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UK: Storm Bram Triggers Amber and Yellow Warnings for Wind and Rain

Storm Bram brought strong winds and very heavy rain to northern and western parts of the UK, with Yellow and amber warnings issued on Tuesday, December 9.

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Ireland: Storm Bram Brings Severe Winds and Flooding Risks 2

Storm Bram made landfall in Ireland bringing severe winds and flooding risks across the country on Tuesday, December 9.

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US: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Shooting at Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University was placed on lockdown Tuesday, December 9, following a shooting that left one student dead and another critically injured, though police have since taken an active aggressor into custody.

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US: First Alert Weather Day as Another Round of Snow Hits Virginia

Another round of snow hit Virginia, and authorities upgraded the forecast, designating Monday, December 8, as a "First Alert Weather Day" due to potential travel disruptions.

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Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian villagers flee their homes near the Cambodia-Thailand border for a safe shelter in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, on December 9, 2025. Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Tuesday that Cambodian soldiers have launched counterattacks against Thai soldiers after more than 24 hours of non-retaliation. Meanwhile, two more Thai soldiers were killed Tuesday in the border dispute, lifting the soldier death toll to three in the renewed conflict, according to the Thai army. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian villagers flee their homes near the Cambodia-Thailand border for a safe shelter in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, on December 9, 2025. Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Tuesday that Cambodian soldiers have launched counterattacks against Thai soldiers after more than 24 hours of non-retaliation. Meanwhile, two more Thai soldiers were killed Tuesday in the border dispute, lifting the soldier death toll to three in the renewed conflict, according to the Thai army. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian villagers flee their homes near the Cambodia-Thailand border for a safe shelter in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, on December 9, 2025. Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Tuesday that Cambodian soldiers have launched counterattacks against Thai soldiers after more than 24 hours of non-retaliation. Meanwhile, two more Thai soldiers were killed Tuesday in the border dispute, lifting the soldier death toll to three in the renewed conflict, according to the Thai army. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian villagers flee their homes near the Cambodia-Thailand border for a safe shelter in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, on December 9, 2025. Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Tuesday that Cambodian soldiers have launched counterattacks against Thai soldiers after more than 24 hours of non-retaliation. Meanwhile, two more Thai soldiers were killed Tuesday in the border dispute, lifting the soldier death toll to three in the renewed conflict, according to the Thai army. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian Villagers Flee Their Homes Near the Cambodia-Thailand

Cambodian villagers flee their homes near the Cambodia-Thailand border for a safe shelter in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, on December 9, 2025. Cambodian Senate President Samdech Techo Hun Sen said on Tuesday that Cambodian soldiers have launched counterattacks against Thai soldiers after more than 24 hours of non-retaliation. Meanwhile, two more Thai soldiers were killed Tuesday in the border dispute, lifting the soldier death toll to three in the renewed conflict, according to the Thai army. Photo by Agence Kampuchea Presse/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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US: Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing on Interstate, Hits Car in Florida

A small plane with two people onboard made an emergency landing on I-95 near Cocoa on Monday evening, December 8, striking a Toyota Camry. The car’s 57-year-old driver suffered minor injuries, while the pilot and passenger were uninjured. Lanes were briefly closed but later reopened. The FAA is investigating, and the pilot had reported engine trouble before landing.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Leaves Damage to Ancestral Tablet Hall in Aomori

A powerful magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture in northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and prompting immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders. This video shows damage to an ancestral tablet hall at a temple in Mutsu, northern Aomori, the following morning.

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Ireland: Storm Bram Brings Severe Winds and Flooding Risks

Storm Bram made landfall in Ireland bringing severe winds and flooding risks across the country on Tuesday, December 9.

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Japan: Water Overflows From Fish Tank During Powerful M7.5 Earthquake

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture, northeast Japan around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 7

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 8

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 6

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 4

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 5

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 3

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring dozens of people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted. This video shows the damage in Hachinohe city, where water pipes burst, possibly due to the earthquake, flooding the area.

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued 2

A powerful Magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the east coast of Aomori Prefecture around 11:15 p.m. on Monday, December 8, injuring more than 20 people and leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. A 70 cm tsunami was observed at Kuji Port in Iwate Prefecture around 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and all warnings were subsequently lifted.

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region. Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.

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US: Roads Become Hazardous After Morning Snow Hits Across Kentucky

Early Monday morning, December 8, Kentucky roads became hazardous due to a mixture of snow and freezing rain. A Winter Weather Advisory has been expanded slightly westward and remains in effect until 1 PM, covering areas northeast of a line from Harlan to Estill County, including the I-64 and Mountain Parkway corridors. Motorists should expect slick conditions ahead of another winter system expected later this week.

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