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UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on Somalia

UN Security Council holds an emergency meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, on Dec. 29, 2025. China firmly opposes Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as a sovereign state, said Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, on Monday. Photo by Zhang Fengguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on Somalia

Sun Lei (C), China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, speaks at an emergency meeting of the Security Council at the UN headquarters in New York, on Dec. 29, 2025. China firmly opposes Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as a sovereign state, said Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, on Monday. Photo by Zhang Fengguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on Somalia

Somali UN ambassador Abukar Dahir Osman (C, front) speaks at an emergency meeting of the Security Council at the UN headquarters in New York, on Dec. 29, 2025. The three African members of the Security Council -- Algeria, Sierra Leone, and Somalia -- along with Guyana, collectively known as A3+, on Monday strongly condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as a sovereign state. "A3+ strongly condemns the flagrant assault by Israel on the unity and the territorial integrity of Somalia by recognizing as an independent entity the northwestern region of Somalia, the so-called Somaliland," said A3+ in a joint statement at an emergency meeting of the Security Council. Photo by Zhang Fengguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UN Security Council Emergency Meeting on Somalia

Sun Lei (C, front), China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, speaks at an emergency meeting of the Security Council at the UN headquarters in New York, on Dec. 29, 2025. China firmly opposes Israel's recognition of Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, as a sovereign state, said Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, on Monday. Photo by Zhang Fengguo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: SoCal Hit by Christmas Eve Storm, Flash Flooding and Evacuations Reported

A powerful Christmas Eve storm fueled by an atmospheric river brought torrential rain to Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, triggering widespread flash flooding, debris flows, and mudslide risks. Evacuation and shelter-in-place orders were issued in several areas, including Wrightwood, where Highway 2 was washed out and fire crews assisted affected homes. Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency, and residents were urged to avoid travel.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 9

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 4

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 5

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 8

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 3

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: Several Inches of Snow Forecast for NYC, Prompting Travel Warnings Across City 2

A winter storm warning was issued for parts of New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey. 5 to 9 inches of snow were expected, and NYC's Department of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory, warning that roads would become slick.

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US: New Jersey Declares State of Emergency Amid Severe Winter Storm

A powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. New Jersey has declared a State of Emergency due to a severe winter storm causing dangerous weather conditions, including heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 6

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 7

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Powerful Winter Storm Hits Upstate New York Under State of Emergency

A winter storm warning was issued for upstate New York as a powerful system moved into the Tri-State area on Friday, December 26. The storm impacted post-Christmas travel, leading to the cancellation of more than 1,500 flights across Philadelphia International and New York City’s three major airports. In response to the conditions, a state of emergency has been declared in both New York and New Jersey.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 5

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills.

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 4

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California 2

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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US: Atmospheric River Triggers Flash Flooding Across Southern California

Torrential rains from a powerful atmospheric river triggered widespread flash flooding across Southern California on Wednesday, December 24, prompting evacuation orders, travel warnings, and a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gavin Newsom. The Christmas Eve storm brought rainfall rates of more than an inch per hour in some areas, caused widespread flooding in Los Angeles County, and raised the risk of mudslides in wildfire-scarred foothills, with forecasters warning of dangerous conditions that could persist through Christmas Day

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Aircraft Crash Site - Mexico

Emergency crews work at the aircraft crash site in Toluca, the State of Mexico, central Mexico, Dec. 15, 2025. At least six people were killed Monday after a small aircraft crashed in the municipality of San Mateo Atenco in Mexico's central State of Mexico, local authorities said. (Photo by Arturo Hernandez/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues 2

Days of record-breaking flooding in northern Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Tuesday, December 9, shows flooding at Aldarra Fields in Fall City.

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Canada: Abbotsford Declares Emergency as Atmospheric River Causes Severe Flooding in B.C.

An atmospheric river swept across southern B.C., leading Abbotsford to declare a state of local emergency as hundreds of properties were put on evacuation order. Flooding continued to affect parts of the area, on Friday, December 12, prompting expanded evacuation orders, school closures, the closure of a key stretch of Highway 1.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 12

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 10

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 11

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 9

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 8

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 7

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 6

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 5

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 3

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 2

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 4

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

The owner of the sanctuary takes care of the pigs, on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

Several pigs at an animal sanctuary on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

The owner of the sanctuary takes care of the pigs, on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

The owner of the sanctuary takes care of the pigs, on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

A pig in an animal sanctuary on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

A pig in an animal sanctuary on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

The owner of the sanctuary takes care of the pigs, on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked her for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Catalonia Declares State of Emergency Due to African Swine Fever - Spain

A pig in an animal sanctuary on December 9, 2025, in Rubí, Barcelona, Catalonia (Spain). The owner of an animal 'sanctuary' in Rubí (Barcelona) has received a visit from the Agents Rurals de la Generalitat who are monitoring to prevent the spread of African swine fever (ASF). During the inspection of the shelter (within the radius where the administrations focus their vigilance), they asked for the documentation that accredits the legality of the sanctuary 'En Nuestra Casa de Madera' and, although at first she did not have this accreditation, the City Council has accepted to give her the permits, according to the owner. Photo by Lorena Sopena/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russia Hits Poltava Energy Sites in Massive Overnight Strike - Ukraine

Russia launched a massive overnight missile-and-drone strike on Ukraine, hitting Poltava’s energy sites, damaging infrastructure and causing heat and water outages, on December 7, 2025 in Poltava Region, Ukraine. Handout photo by U The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM