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Spain: Supermarket Shelves Appear to Empty as Storm Leonardo Looms

As Spain braces for Storm Leonardo, videos posted on social media show some products such as water and toilet paper running out at supermarkets.

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Japan: Brilliant Mpemba Effect Captured in Hokkaido Amid Massive Cold Wave

As a massive cold wave hit a wide area of Japan on Friday, January 23, social media footage from Hokkaido captured a brilliant display of the Mpemba effect. The video shows boiling water being thrown into the freezing air, where it instantly transforms into a shimmering cloud of ice crystals.

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US: Thundersnow Caught on Camera in Buffalo, New York

Rare thundersnow was captured in North Buffalo, New York, on Wednesday evening, January 21. A video posted on social media shows a flash of blue light followed by booming thunder during blowing snow.

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows burnt-down buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Firefighters work at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

A woman stands in front of a building affected by a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows the site a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows burnt-down buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

This photo shows damaged cars and buildings at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire - Chile

Firefighters work at the site of a forest fire in Penco, Biobio region, Chile, Jan. 18, 2026. Chilean President Gabriel Boric announced a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio on Sunday after forest fires killed at least 16 people. "Given the serious fires currently underway, I have decided to declare a state of catastrophe in the regions of Nuble and Biobio. All resources are available," Boric said in a post on social media X. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chiara Ferragni Acquitted of Fraud Over Pandorogate - Milan

Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni, after being acquitted in cake fraud trial, exits the courtroom in the Milan Courthouse in Milan on January 14, 2026. Italian fashion influencer Chiara Ferragni on January 14, 2026 was awaiting a verdict in a trial in which the Instagram star is accused of fraud over charity endorsement deals. The 38-year-old social media star and businesswoman has been on trial since September 2025 for aggravated fraud over promotions of a pandoro cake -- a Christmas treat similar to a panettone -- and Easter eggs, both purporting to raise money for charity or social causes. Photo by Marco Ottico/Lapresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Lawyer arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor and her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

French lawyer Antoine Pastor her client Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari and French lawyer Nabil Boudi arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media with Mahdieh Esfandiari - Paris

Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari arriving for her trial on charges of promoting terrorism on social media at a Paris courthouse on January 13, 2026. Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari was arrested in France in 2025 on charges of promoting terrorism on social media and was last month released on bail by the French judicial authorities in a move welcomed by Tehran. Photo by Tomas Stevens/ABACAPRESS.COM