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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Police investigators head for an on-site probe of the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 22, 2026, a day after a fatal accident. A worker died after being trapped in the Flying Balloon following a fall during an inspection of the attraction, which seats 12 people and spins around while rising to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Firefighters gather around the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, after a worker lost consciousness while trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Firefighters gather around the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo on April 21, 2026, after a worker lost consciousness while trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 21, 2026, shows the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo where a worker became unconscious after getting trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 21, 2026, shows the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo where a worker became unconscious after getting trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 21, 2026, shows the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo where a worker became unconscious after getting trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Accident at Tokyo amusement park

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on April 21, 2026, shows the Flying Balloon at Tokyo Dome City Attractions in Tokyo where a worker became unconscious after getting trapped in the attraction following a fall during an inspection. The Flying Balloon, which seats 12, spins around and rises to a height of 10 meters.

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Japan: Sea of Okhotsk Covered in Drift Ice as Season Reaches Peak

Drift ice formed along the Siberian coast travels for approximately one and a half months to reach Hokkaido. The ice blankets the Sea of Okhotsk, and reaches its peak in early March.

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists experiencing the Super Ice Slides at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial stitched photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists pose for group photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the main tower at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Xie Jianfei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

A tourist takes selfies with a parading performer at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists take photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists interact with parading performers at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists interact with a robot dog at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Wang Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

A tourist poses for photos at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Tourists visit the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, Dec. 17, 2025. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows the ice sculptures at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. (Xinhua/Wang Song)

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Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

Harbin Ice-Snow World - Harbin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 17, 2025 shows tourists visiting the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province. The Harbin Ice-Snow World, world's largest ice and snow theme park, officially opened for the season on Wednesday, unveiling its most spectacular edition yet, featuring landmark attractions, thoughtful services and magnificent ice sculptures across a record 1.2 million square meters of park area. Photo by Zhang Tao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Parts of Kentucky Declare Snow Emergency Amid Severe Weather

Parts of Kentucky issued a snow emergency on Thursday night, December 11, as snowstorms moved through the area, prompting closures or delays for businesses and attractions.

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Aerial of the Luma cultural center build from Gery, Unesco world heritage site Arles, France

Aerial of the Luma cultural center build from Gery, Unesco world heritage site Arles, France

Aerial of the LUMA Cultural Center building, architect Frank Gehry, Arles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe - © Michael Runkel/robertharding/ANDBZ - Photo by Runkel/robertharding/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM - aerien; batiment du centre culturel LUMA; architecte Frank Gehry; Arles; Bouches-du-Rhone; Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur; France; Europe; Strasbourg; musee; architecture; immeuble, batiment; vue du ciel, vue aerienne; paysage, panorama urbain; urbain, citadin; paysage; design; deconstruit; cube; verre; toit, toiture; place, plaza; moderne; parc, espace vert, jardin; arbres; vert; ciel; nuages; beton; acier, siderurgie; lumiere du soleil; ombre; perspective; grand, vaste, large; prise de vue; jour, journee; ete; art; culture; voyage, voyager; touriste, touristique; destination; attraction; point de repere, monument; iconique; unique

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Illustration - South of France During Christmas Season

Illustration - South of France During Christmas Season

Illustration - South of France during Christmas season, on November 29, 2025, in Nice, France. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - South of France During Christmas Season

Illustration - South of France During Christmas Season

Illustration - South of France during Christmas season, on November 29, 2025, in Nice, France. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - South of France During Christmas Season

Illustration - South of France During Christmas Season

Illustration - South of France during Christmas season, on November 29, 2025, in Nice, France. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas decorations on the front of a house, including Santa, elves, reindeer, fairies, and spade bears in Montauban, France, on November 30, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas decorations on the front of a house, including Santa, elves, reindeer, fairies, and spade bears in Montauban, France, on November 30, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas decorations on the front of a house, including Santa, elves, reindeer, fairies, and spade bears in Montauban, France, on November 30, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas decorations on the front of a house, including Santa, elves, reindeer, fairies, and spade bears in Montauban, France, on November 30, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas decorations on the front of a house, including Santa, elves, reindeer, fairies, and spade bears in Montauban, France, on November 30, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas decorations on the front of a house, including Santa, elves, reindeer, fairies, and spade bears in Montauban, France, on November 30, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas Decorations in Montauban - France

Illustration - Christmas decorations on the front of a house, including Santa, elves, reindeer, fairies, and spade bears in Montauban, France, on November 30, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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