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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Makoto Toriyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors.

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Literary award winner in Japan

Literary award winner in Japan

Novelist Ushio Hatakeyama speaks at a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 14, 2026, after winning the Akutagawa Prize, a Japanese literary award for up-and-coming authors.

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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The Jägala Waterfall

The Jägala Waterfall

09.01.2026, Jägala-Joa. The Jägala Waterfall will soon be completely frozen, and many are coming to see it. Photo: Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

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Coming-of-Age ceremony for hula dancers

Coming-of-Age ceremony for hula dancers

Hula dancers clad in kimono perform during their Coming-of-Age ceremony at Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Coming-of-Age ceremony for hula dancers

Coming-of-Age ceremony for hula dancers

Hula dancers clad in kimono perform during their Coming-of-Age ceremony at Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Coming-of-Age ceremony for hula dancers

Coming-of-Age ceremony for hula dancers

Hula dancers clad in kimono perform during their Coming-of-Age ceremony at Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Coming-of-Age ceremony for hula dancers

Coming-of-Age ceremony for hula dancers

Hula dancers clad in kimono perform during their Coming-of-Age ceremony at Spa Resort Hawaiians in Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Jan. 10, 2026.

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees receive food at a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Afghan returnees are seen on a truck bound for their home province from a temporary camp at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Forced Return of Refugees at Torkham - Afghanistan

Trucks bound for Afghan returnees' home provinces from a temporary camp are seen at the Torkham border crossing, Afghanistan, Dec. 16, 2025. As the world marks International Migrants Day on Thursday, the unfolding narrative in Afghanistan is one of resilience and uncertainty. The forced return of thousands from neighboring countries is reshaping lives: many families are coming back to a homeland they barely know, striving to rebuild amid fragile security and limited support. Photo by Saifurahman Safi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

A television monitor displays US President Donald Trump during a prime-time address to the nation in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Trump will use the speech to detail “the historic accomplishments that he has garnered our country over the past year” as well as “teasing some policy that will be coming in the new year.” Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

A television monitor displays US President Donald Trump during a prime-time address to the nation in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Trump will use the speech to detail “the historic accomplishments that he has garnered our country over the past year” as well as “teasing some policy that will be coming in the new year.” Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

The White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Trump will use the speech to detail “the historic accomplishments that he has garnered our country over the past year” as well as “teasing some policy that will be coming in the new year.” Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

The White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Trump will use the speech to detail “the historic accomplishments that he has garnered our country over the past year” as well as “teasing some policy that will be coming in the new year.” Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

President Donald Trump Delivers An Address To The Nation - DC

The White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Trump will use the speech to detail “the historic accomplishments that he has garnered our country over the past year” as well as “teasing some policy that will be coming in the new year.” Photo by Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

A man dressed as Santa Claus attends a parade to celebrate the coming Christmas in Auckland, New Zealand, Dec. 14, 2025. (Xinhua/Long Lei)

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Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

People dressed as Santa Claus attend a parade to celebrate the coming Christmas in Auckland, New Zealand, Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

People attend a parade to celebrate the coming Christmas in Auckland, New Zealand, Dec. 14, 2025. (Photo by Wu Jiaxiang/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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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Discussions On the Formation of the Coalition - The Hague

Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal discuss the formation of the coalition. Party leaders Rob Jetten (D66) and Henri Bontenbal (CDA) will be writing the final report in the coming days, under the guidance of the informateur. Other parties will join in a subsequent phase, on December 1, 2025 in The Hague, Netherlands. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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