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Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left and on the TV set) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ryan Lochte Sells Three Gold Medals to Finance His Divorce

File photo - USA’s Ryan Lochte (second from left) on the podium of the 4X200 meters relay in swimming at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on July 13th 2008. - American swimming legend Ryan Lochte has sold three of his six Olympic gold medals at auction for a combined $385,520. The sale comes amid Lochte's highly publicized split from wife, Reid, who recently filed for divorce after seven years of marriage. Photo by Henri SZWARC/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A tourist enjoys leisure time at a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. 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

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Tourists visit the Wenchang Aerospace Science and Education Center in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. 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/ABA

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025 shows an interior view of a factory of the Beijing Interstellar Glory Space Technology, a private rocket developer, 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 o

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

People watch a rocket blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 12, 2025. 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

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A Long March-8A carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasts off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 26, 2025. 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 cafes. (Photo by Liu Jianqiu

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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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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Jin Yuchang, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the movie camera he purchased to film the rocket launch in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. 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, Ch

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows a homestay on the beach in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, 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 Xia

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A homestay owner works at her reception desk in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. 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/ABAC

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the construction site of the second phase of the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site (below), with its first phase and the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in the background (above), 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 breat

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 on the beach in Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province shows a view of the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site and the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site. 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 cafesRelease

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

This long-exposure photo taken on Dec. 12, 2025 shows a Long March-12 carrier rocket carrying a group of internet satellites blasting off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site in 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, res

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Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

Yang Hao, an aerospace enthusiast, shows the aerospace commemorative philatelic collections he purchased in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province, Sept. 19, 2021. 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 Wenchan

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Off-Road Beasts Show Power In Erbil - Iraq

ERBIL, KURDISTAN REGION, IRAQ a thunderous display of automotive might, 45 highly-modified "monster" trucks transformed the rugged landscape of Erbil into a high-octane theater of power and dust. The Erbil Off-Road Championship, organized by the Erbil Automobile and Motorcycle Federation in coordination with the Erbil Zoo, showcased a formidable fleet of titans from Duhok, Sulaymaniyah, and Kirkuk. Defying gravity and conquering punishing mud tracks, these engineered beasts and their elite drivers provided a breathtaking show for thousands of adrenaline-hungry spectators, marking the most spectacular extreme sports event in the region’s history. December 26, 2025, Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. Photo by Othman Sabur Rashid/ABACAPRESS.COM