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Germany: Pro-Israel Community Gathers at Brandenburg Gate on Hanukkah Following Sydney Attack 2

Following a reported terror attack on Sunday, December 14, at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, security has been heightened for upcoming Hanukkah events in Germany. Despite the heightened alert, a public candle lighting for the first night of Hanukkah was held today at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, an event that was attended by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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Germany: Pro-Israel Community Gathers at Brandenburg Gate on Hanukkah Following Sydney Attack

Following a reported terror attack on Sunday, December 14, at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach, security has been heightened for upcoming Hanukkah events in Germany. Despite the heightened alert, a public candle lighting for the first night of Hanukkah was held today at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate, an event that was attended by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

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Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

People view a light show during a media preview of the "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films. Through virtual reality effects and lighting installations, the woodland is transformed into a magical pathway featuring mystical creatures, interactive displays, and a themed village. The event made its Canadian debut in Vancouver on November 7 and run until Dec. 7. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

People view an interactive display during a media preview of the "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films. Through virtual reality effects and lighting installations, the woodland is transformed into a magical pathway featuring mystical creatures, interactive displays, and a themed village. The event made its Canadian debut in Vancouver on November 7 and run until Dec. 7. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

A teenager plays with an interactive installation during a media preview of the "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films. Through virtual reality effects and lighting installations, the woodland is transformed into a magical pathway featuring mystical creatures, interactive displays, and a themed village. The event made its Canadian debut in Vancouver on November 7 and run until Dec. 7. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Harry Potter - A Forbidden Forest Experience - Vancouver

A woman interacts with an installation during a media preview of the "Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience" at Stanley Park in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, November 6, 2025. The immersive outdoor event allows visitors to explore a themed trail inspired by the Forbidden Forest from the Harry Potter films. Through virtual reality effects and lighting installations, the woodland is transformed into a magical pathway featuring mystical creatures, interactive displays, and a themed village. The event made its Canadian debut in Vancouver on November 7 and run until Dec. 7. Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illuminated kochia field in eastern Japan park

A field of kochia plants is lit up at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 12, 2025, the first day of a special 12-day lighting event.

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Illuminated kochia field in eastern Japan park

A field of kochia plants is lit up at Hitachi Seaside Park in Hitachinaka in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Sept. 12, 2025, the first day of a special 12-day lighting event.

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China: Stunning Fireball Meteor Lights Up Sky Over Maoming, Guangdong

This is the unexpected moment that a resident witnessed a rare celestial event as a brilliant fireball meteor streaked across the sky, momentarily lighting up the area as if it had been daytime. On May 28, 2025, at approximately 9:33 PM local time, in Maoming, Guangdong, the dashcam footage captured a sudden flash of light in the sky. The video showed the night sky abruptly lit up, accompanied by a loud bang, as a fireball meteor tore through the atmosphere. The Maoming Emergency Management Bureau confirmed that the event had not been caused by lightning and advised residents not to panic, as no accidents or injuries had been reported. The video ended with the fireball fading from view, and the night sky returning to darkness.

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Lighting event for World Exposition in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 9 Kyodo - The outer wall of the Osaka prefectural government's Sakishima office tower is lit up with laser light in the western Japan city of Osaka on April 8, 2025, in a preview of the Sakishima Lighting Art event. The event will run for six months during the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka and can be seen from the expo venue on the opposite shore. (Kyodo)

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Lighting event for World Exposition in Osaka

The outer wall of the Osaka prefectural government's Sakishima office tower is lit up with laser light in the western Japan city of Osaka on April 8, 2025, in a preview of the Sakishima Lighting Art event. The event will run for six months during the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka and can be seen from the expo venue on the opposite shore.

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Lighting event for World Exposition in Osaka

The outer wall of the Osaka prefectural government's Sakishima office tower is lit up with laser light in the western Japan city of Osaka on April 8, 2025, in a preview of the Sakishima Lighting Art event. The event will run for six months during the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka and can be seen from the expo venue on the opposite shore.

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US: 7-Year-Old Boy Seriously Injured After Drone Accident At Holiday Show In Florida

A 7-year-old boy underwent open-heart surgery after several drones crashed, with one of the devices striking his chest during the third annual Holiday Drone Show at Lake Eola Park in Orlando, Florida, on Saturday, December 21.

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US Capitol Hanukkah event - Washington

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) hosts the Capitol Hanukkah event with ceremonial Menorah lighting on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 16, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Capitol Hanukkah event - Washington

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) shakes hands with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer at the Capitol Hanukkah event with ceremonial Menorah lighting on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 16, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Capitol Hanukkah event - Washington

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer hosts the Capitol Hanukkah event with ceremonial Menorah lighting on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 16, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Capitol Hanukkah event - Washington

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) with Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer hosts the Capitol Hanukkah event with ceremonial Menorah lighting on Capitol Hill in Washington on December 16, 2024. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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