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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Biodegradable artificial turf at Vantelin Dome

Photo taken on Feb. 9, 2026, at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in central Japan shows newly installed artificial turf made from biodegradable polymer, the world's first of its kind used in a sports facility.

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Preparation for general election

Preparation for general election

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows a board installed in Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, that will display posters of candidates before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election begins on Jan. 27.

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Preparation for general election

Preparation for general election

Photo taken on Jan. 25, 2026, shows a board installed in Ichikawa in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, that will display posters of candidates before official campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election begins on Jan. 27.

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Wind Power Project Construction

Wind Power Project Construction

GUOYUAN, CHINA - JANUARY 18, 2026 - Wind power equipment installed in rural areas in Xiji County, Guyuan City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, China on January 18, 2026.

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

Mosaic Portrait of Pope Leo XIV for St. Paul Outside the Walls Basilica - Vatican

In keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio shows the mosaic portrait of Pope Leo XIV destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls (Rome) on January 14, 2026, Vatican. In accordance with the ancient tradition that accompanies the election of every Pope, just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic has completed the mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome. The mosaic roundel, with a diameter of 137 centimeters, was created using glass enamels and gold on a metal structure at the studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter. The work will be installed in the space next to the portrait of Pope Francis, in the right nave of the Basilica, at a height of approximately 13 meters. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

Brigitte Bardot Portraits Installed - Saint Tropez

The Saint Tropez Town Hall installs two portraits of Brigitte Bardot on the building’s façade in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, following the death of the actress, singer and animal rights activist at the age of 91 in her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: 25-Story Hotel Toppled in Controlled Blast in Chongqing

On May 25, 2025, a video captured the controlled demolition of the 25-story Huatiel Hotel at Caiyuanba Railway Station in Chongqing, China. Using precision explosives installed on the lower floors, the structure collapsed backward within seconds, sending up a massive cloud of dust while neighboring buildings remained completely intact.

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New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

People walk through a New Year light installation in Moscow, Russia, on Dec. 23, 2025. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year decorations are seen at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 23, 2025. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

People walk past New Year decorations in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 23, 2025. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

Amusement facilities and New Year decorations are seen at Red Square in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 23, 2025. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

People take selfies with New Year decorations in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 23, 2025. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

People walk past New Year decorations in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 23, 2025. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year Decorations Installed In Moscow - Russia

New Year decorations are seen in Moscow, Russia, Dec. 23, 2025. Photo by Alexander Zemlianichenko Jr/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Newly installed plaques are seen under President Donald J. Trump’s “Presidential Hall of Fame” on the Colonnade outside the White House are seen following an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Trump Marijuana Executive Order Signing

Newly installed plaques are seen under President Donald J. Trump’s “Presidential Hall of Fame” on the Colonnade outside the White House are seen following an executive order signing to “reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses” with Howard Kessler, founder of the Commonwealth Project, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, December 18, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Several "Santa Claus" have been installed on the exterior wall of Roosevelt Mansion on the Bund near Christmas in Shanghai, China on December 15, 2025.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Several "Santa Claus" have been installed on the exterior wall of Roosevelt Mansion on the Bund near Christmas in Shanghai, China on December 15, 2025.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A "Santa Claus" has been installed on the exterior wall of Roosevelt Mansion on the Bund near Christmas in Shanghai, China on December 15, 2025.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Several "Santa Claus" have been installed on the exterior wall of Roosevelt Mansion on the Bund near Christmas in Shanghai, China on December 15, 2025.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A "Santa Claus" has been installed on the exterior wall of Roosevelt Mansion on the Bund near Christmas in Shanghai, China on December 15, 2025.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - A "Santa Claus" has been installed on the exterior wall of Roosevelt Mansion on the Bund near Christmas in Shanghai, China on December 15, 2025.

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Santa Claus

Santa Claus

SHANGHAI, CHINA - DECEMBER 15, 2025 - Several "Santa Claus" have been installed on the exterior wall of Roosevelt Mansion on the Bund near Christmas in Shanghai, China on December 15, 2025.

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5G Signal Transmitters

5G Signal Transmitters

5G signal transmitters installed by the telecommunications department for a major sports event in Huai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on December 14, 2025.

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