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China: Squirrel Performs Gymnastic-Like Moves on Overhead Power Line

On February 1, 2026, in Dali, Yunnan province, southwestern China, a video showed a small squirrel struggling on an overhead power line at the Canghai Yunshang Grassland scenic area. The squirrel spun and flipped along the wire, appearing at first to perform gymnastic moves, before clinging on nervously. It eventually regained its balance and escaped safely.

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China: Delivery Robot Feeds Stray Cat in Jiangxi

A delivery robot gently approached a stray cat and offered food in Jiangxi, China, on July 1, 2025. As the machine rolled closer with food and stopped at a cautious distance, the cat first looked confused and stayed still. After a brief pause, the animal inched forward, sniffed the offering, and then began to eat as the robot quietly waited nearby.

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Golf: Farmers Insurance Open

Golf: Farmers Insurance Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan makes a birdie putt on the first hole during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament on Feb. 1, 2026, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California.

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Golf: Farmers Insurance Open

Golf: Farmers Insurance Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan makes a birdie putt on the first hole during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament on Feb. 1, 2026, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California.

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Golf: Farmers Insurance Open

Golf: Farmers Insurance Open

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan makes a birdie putt on the first hole during the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament on Feb. 1, 2026, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California.

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Reagan Tribute by Michael Reagan

Reagan Tribute by Michael Reagan

New York, NY - September 1, 2004 -- Michael Reagan, son of former United States President Ronald Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, introduces a video tribute to his father at the 2004 Republican Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York on September 1, 2004..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.(RESTRICTION: No New York Metro or other Newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

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Reagan Tribute by Michael Reagan

Reagan Tribute by Michael Reagan

New York, NY - September 1, 2004 -- Michael Reagan, son of former United States President Ronald Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, introduces a video tribute to his father at the 2004 Republican Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York on September 1, 2004..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.(RESTRICTION: No New York Metro or other Newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

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Reagan Tribute by Michael Reagan

Reagan Tribute by Michael Reagan

New York, NY - September 1, 2004 -- Michael Reagan, son of former United States President Ronald Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, introduces a video tribute to his father at the 2004 Republican Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, September 1, 2004..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.(RESTRICTION: No New York Metro or other Newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

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Reagan Tribute by Michael Reagan

Reagan Tribute by Michael Reagan

New York, NY - September 1, 2004 -- Michael Reagan, son of former United States President Ronald Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, introduces a video tribute to his father at the 2004 Republican Convention in Madison Square Garden in New York on Wednesday, September 1, 2004..Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM.(RESTRICTION: No New York Metro or other Newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

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Tokyo stocks surge in morning

Tokyo stocks surge in morning

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,400 points on the morning of the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Tokyo stocks surge in morning

Tokyo stocks surge in morning

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,300 points on the morning of the year's first trading day on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on July 1, 2024 shows an aerospace supercomputing center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Celebrates New Year's Day Mass - Vatican

Vatican City - Italy, January 1, 2026: Pope Leo XIV presides over the celebration on the first day of the year of the Holy Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God at the Central Altar, St. Peter's Basilica Photo by Marco Iacobucci/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

China First Vacuum-type Automatic Mooring System

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 1, 2025 - China's first vacuum-type automatic mooring system was put into use at Qingdao Port, Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 1, 2026.

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SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

ÄNGELHOLM 2026-01-01 More or less costumed bathers throw themselves into the sea at Klitterhus in Ängelholm in the south of Sweden at the traditional New Year's swim on January 1, 2026. This year's New Year's swim in Skälderviken attracted around 60 bathers and a significantly larger audience despite an icy wind and rain showers on the first day of the year. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

ÄNGELHOLM 2026-01-01 More or less costumed bathers throw themselves into the sea at Klitterhus in Ängelholm in the south of Sweden at the traditional New Year's swim on January 1, 2026. This year's New Year's swim in Skälderviken attracted around 60 bathers and a significantly larger audience despite an icy wind and rain showers on the first day of the year. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

SWEDEN NEW YEAR'S DIVE

ÄNGELHOLM 2026-01-01 More or less costumed bathers throw themselves into the sea at Klitterhus in Ängelholm in the south of Sweden at the traditional New Year's swim on January 1, 2026. This year's New Year's swim in Skälderviken attracted around 60 bathers and a significantly larger audience despite an icy wind and rain showers on the first day of the year. Photo: Johan Nilsson / TT / Code 50090

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2026 New Years Day in Times Square

2026 New Years Day in Times Square

First moments after the ball drop at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on January 1, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 New Years Day in Times Square

2026 New Years Day in Times Square

First moments after the ball drop showing the America 250 logo on the ball at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on January 1, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group ekiden road relay team anchor Masaya Tsurukawa crosses the finish line of the national corporate championship race in Maebashi, eastern Japan, on Jan. 1, 2026, for the team's first victory.

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GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group ekiden road relay team anchor Masaya Tsurukawa is tossed in the air by teammates after the team won the national corporate championship race in Maebashi, eastern Japan, on Jan. 1, 2026, for the team's first victory.

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GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group wins national corporate ekiden in Japan

GMO Internet Group ekiden road relay team members pose for a photo after winning the national corporate championship race in Maebashi, eastern Japan, on Jan. 1, 2026, for the team's first victory.

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2026 New Years Day in Times Square

2026 New Years Day in Times Square

First moments after the ball drop at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on January 1, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2026 New Years Day in Times Square

2026 New Years Day in Times Square

First moments after the ball drop at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2026 in Times Square in New York, New York, USA on January 1, 2026. Photo by Kyle Mazza/CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

A woman watches the year's first sunrise at a scenic spot in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

A person watches the year's first sunrise at a scenic spot in Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 1, 2026, the second anniversary of a powerful earthquake that hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area in 2024.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. Red Bull's Verstappen still made history by setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history in 1:18.792 during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix. Away from the circuit, the sport also made waves on the big screen. The film "F1 The Movie" grossed more than 600 million U.S. dollars worldwide, setting a new global box office record for sports movies. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's Lando Norris celebrating with crew after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

1. Lando Norris (Britain, Formula 1) Norris seized his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with seven wins, eight runner-up and three third-place finishes in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton also helped McLaren retain the constructors' championship. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrating after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Zhu Xingjian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

10. Ousmane Dembele (France, football) Dembele had an outstanding 2024-25 season with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 35 goals across all competitions to help PSG claim the Ligue 1, French Cup and its first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The French striker was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year and Champions League Player of the Season. He also won the Ballon d'Or and FIFA Best Men's Player awards. This file photo taken on Sept. 22, 2025 shows Paris Saint-Germain's French player Ousmane Dembele posing with his trophy during the 2025 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Altro - Primavera 1 - Roma vs Lazio

CALCIO - Altro - Primavera 1 - Roma vs Lazio

Marco Litti (AS Roma) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during match of Primavera 1 Italian Football Championship between Roma and Lazio at Tre Fontane Stadium on December 12, 2025 in Rome, Italy

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CALCIO - Altro - Primavera 1 - Roma vs Lazio

CALCIO - Altro - Primavera 1 - Roma vs Lazio

Marco Litti (AS Roma) realises the first goal during the match of Primavera 1 Italian Football Championship between Roma and Lazio at Tre Fontane Stadium on December 12, 2025 in Rome, Italy

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CALCIO - Altro - Primavera 1 - Roma vs Lazio

CALCIO - Altro - Primavera 1 - Roma vs Lazio

Marco Litti (AS Roma) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during match of Primavera 1 Italian Football Championship between Roma and Lazio at Tre Fontane Stadium on December 12, 2025 in Rome, Italy

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CALCIO - Altro - Primavera 1 - Roma vs Lazio

CALCIO - Altro - Primavera 1 - Roma vs Lazio

Marco Litti (AS Roma) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during match of Primavera 1 Italian Football Championship between Roma and Lazio at Tre Fontane Stadium on December 12, 2025 in Rome, Italy

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