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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 3

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 4

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes 2

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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Japan: Wildfires Rage in Iwate, Displacing 2,000 Residents and Destroying Homes

Two wildfires broke out simultaneously in forested areas of Otsuchi, Iwate Prefecture, in northern Japan on the afternoon of April 22, local authorities confirmed. According to town officials, the blazes have scorched more than 200 hectares of land, with at least seven structures — including residential homes — reported destroyed. In response, authorities issued evacuation orders for approximately 2,000 residents as firefighting efforts continue.

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China: Geese Appear to Beg Owner to Spare Fellow Bird’s Life at Guangzhou Restaurant

This is the touching moment that two white geese appeared to plead for mercy as they repeatedly nodded at their owner, seemingly asking him to spare a gray goose brought in by a customer. On March 17, 2026, in Guangzhou, Guangdong, the video captured an unusual and emotional scene inside a local restaurant. A customer had brought a gray goose to the venue for a meal. As the goose was placed in the shop, two white geese kept by the restaurant approached and began circling around it. The pair repeatedly nodded toward their owner while staying close to the gray goose, as if trying to communicate distress and ask for intervention. Witnessing the interaction, the restaurant owner and his wife were visibly affected by what they perceived as the white geese’s attempt to “beg” for the gray goose’s life. The couple then decided to step in and prevent the gray goose from being used as food. The owners spent RMB 200 to purchase the gray goose from the customer, choosing to keep it alive in the restaurant alongside the others. The video ended with the rescued gray goose remaining at the restaurant, spared and joining the two white geese that appeared to have saved it.

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Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. One of 10 high school students aboard the boat on a peace education tour and the skipper of the other boat, carrying eight students, died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

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Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. One of 10 high school students aboard the boat on a peace education tour and the skipper of the other boat, carrying eight students, died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

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Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. The skipper of the boat that was carrying eight high school students on a peace education tour and one of 10 students aboard the other boat died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

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Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

Boats capsize in student tour in Okinawa

One of two boats that capsized off Nago in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa is lifted ashore at a local fishing port on March 16, 2026. The skipper of the boat that was carrying eight high school students on a peace education tour and one of 10 students aboard the other boat died in the accident, which occurred near a construction site for the planned relocation of a controversial U.S. military base, after a high surf advisory was issued.

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US: Gunfire Erupts at Marathon Burger Launch in Downtown Long Beach, One Killed

A deadly shooting sent crowds scrambling for safety near the grand opening of the newest Marathon Burger in downtown Long Beach on Sunday, March 1, turning a celebratory event into a scene of chaos and tragedy. Long Beach police confirmed that three men were shot and rushed to a local hospital, where one later died of his injuries. The two other victims remained in stable condition as of Sunday night.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 2

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Girona After Torrential Rain 2

Severe storms in northeastern Spain caused widespread flooding across the Girona region after two days of torrential rain, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Firefighters recovered the body of a man believed to be a local resident whose car was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Harry, as authorities urged residents to avoid travel and remain at home.

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Spain: Flooding Hits Girona After Torrential Rain

Severe storms in northeastern Spain caused widespread flooding across the Girona region after two days of torrential rain, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Firefighters recovered the body of a man believed to be a local resident whose car was swept away by floodwaters during Storm Harry, as authorities urged residents to avoid travel and remain at home.

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain).[]The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba foreseen for the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at the height of Adamuz (Cordoba).[][][] Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Arrival of the UME at the Institute of Legal Medicine where the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident are awaited. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba in the event of a catastrophe such as the one that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz (Cordoba) with at least 39 deaths and 152 injured. Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Arrival of a hearse with one of the victims of the Adamuz railway accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Administration of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba in the event of a catastrophe such as the one that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz (Cordoba) with at least 39 deaths and 152 injured. Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Arrival of the UME at the Institute of Legal Medicine where the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident are awaited. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba in the event of a catastrophe such as the one that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz (Cordoba) with at least 39 deaths and 152 injured. Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain).[]The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba foreseen for the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at the height of Adamuz (Cordoba).[][][] Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba in the event of a catastrophe such as the one that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz (Cordoba) with at least 39 deaths and 152 injured. Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Arrival of the UME at the Institute of Legal Medicine where the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident are awaited. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba in the event of a catastrophe such as the one that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz (Cordoba) with at least 39 deaths and 152 injured. Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Forensic doctors go to the Institute of Legal Medicine where the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident are expected to arrive. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Administration of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Forensic Medical Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba in response to the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz (Cordoba) with at least 39 deaths and 152 injured. Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain).[]The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba foreseen for the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at the height of Adamuz (Cordoba).[][][] Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain).[]The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba foreseen for the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at the height of Adamuz (Cordoba).[][][] Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Arrival of the UME at the Institute of Legal Medicine where the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident are awaited. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba in the event of a catastrophe such as the one that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz (Cordoba) with at least 39 deaths and 152 injured. Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba in the event of a catastrophe such as the one that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz (Cordoba) with at least 39 deaths and 152 injured. Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain).[]The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba foreseen for the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at the height of Adamuz (Cordoba).[][][] Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain).[]The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba foreseen for the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at the height of Adamuz (Cordoba).[][][] Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain).[]The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba foreseen for the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at the height of Adamuz (Cordoba).[][][] Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police Cordon Off Institute For Accident Victims - Cordoba

Police cordon off the area of the Institute of Legal Medicine, for the arrival of the bodies of the victims of the Adamuz train accident. On 19 January 2026, in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain).[]The Ministry of Justice, Local Administration and Public Function of the Andalusian Regional Government has activated the Territorial Medical Forensic Action Plan of the Institute of Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences of Cordoba foreseen for the catastrophe that occurred tonight with the derailment of two high-speed trains at the height of Adamuz (Cordoba).[][][] Photo by Rocío Ruz / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

People watch a televised news report on high-speed train derailment at a pub in Adamuz, Spain, January 19, 2026. Death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 39, according to local media reports. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

People watch a televised news report on high-speed train derailment, at a restaurant in Madrid, Spain, on January 19, 2026. At least 21 people were confirmed dead, and 25 others were seriously injured after two high-speed trains derailed and collided near the city of Cordoba in southern Spain on Sunday, according to authorities. In addition, around a hundred passengers reportedly suffered minor injuries. The accident occurred at around 19:45 local time 1845 GMT) when a train carrying 317 passengers on the Malaga-Madrid route went off the rails for reasons still unknown near Amaduz, about 20 km from Cordoba, Spanish authorities said. The derailed train struck another high-speed train travelling on an adjacent track from Madrid to Huelva, causing the second train to also leave the rails. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

This photo taken on January 19, 2026 shows a screen displaying that trains to Seville are canceled at a train station in Madrid, Spain. Death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 39, according to local media reports. Photo by Gustavo Valiente/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

The police block the way to the scene of train derailment in Adamuz, Spain, January 19, 2026. Death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 39, according to local media reports. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

A rescue car is seen parking near a resettlement site in Adamuz, Spain, January 19, 2026. Death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 39, according to local media reports. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

The police block the way to the scene of train derailment in Adamuz, Spain, January 19, 2026. Death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 39, according to local media reports. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Deadly Train Collision In Southern Spain

Passengers are seen at a resettlement site in Adamuz, Spain, January 19, 2026. Death toll from the derailment of two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 39, according to local media reports. Photo by Xinhua/Cheng Min/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Rare Heavy Snowfall Blankets Erbil After 6 Years - Iraq

Residents of Baharka district celebrate the first significant snowfall in six years, which has blanketed the outskirts of Erbil, the capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Families and youth took to the streets to express joy, playing in the snow and taking commemorative photos just two days before the 2026 New Year. This rare weather event, the first of its kind since 2019, has transformed the landscape into a winter wonderland, bringing a festive atmosphere to the local community. December 29, 2025. Photo by Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes Aftermath - Kiev

Russian Strikes Aftermath - Kiev

This photo taken on on December 27, 2025 shows a damaged building in Kiev region, Ukraine. At least two persons were killed and 46 others were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital and its outskirts in the early hours of Saturday, local authorities said. Photo by Peter Druk /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes Aftermath - Kiev

Russian Strikes Aftermath - Kiev

People walk past a coffee shop powered by an emergency generator in Kiev, capital of Ukraine, on December 27, 2025. At least two persons were killed and 46 others were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital and its outskirts in the early hours of Saturday, local authorities said. Photo by Li Dongxu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Russian Strikes Aftermath - Kiev

Russian Strikes Aftermath - Kiev

Rescuers work at a damaged building in Kiev, capital of Ukraine, on December 27, 2025. At least two persons were killed and 46 others were injured in Russian strikes on the Ukrainian capital and its outskirts in the early hours of Saturday, local authorities said. Photo by Li Dongxu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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