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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Louvre Museum Installs Bars Over Robbed Gallery Window - Paris

Workers install iron window guards on the window of the Gallerie d'Apollon (Apollo's gallery) of the Louvre Museum, on the Quai Francois Mitterrand side, in Paris, France on December 23, 2025 a few weeks after thieves used a furniture lift to break into the museum. Robbers broke into the Louvre and fled with jewellery on October 19, 2025 morning after arriving on a scooter armed with small chainsaws and used a goods lift to reach the room they were targeting. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pakistan: Karachi Blanketed by Fog and Smog, Flights Diverted, Motorcyclist Killed

On Sunday morning, December 21, dense fog and “very unhealthy” air pollution (AQI 215–282) blanketed Karachi, disrupting flights with six international services diverted to Muscat and Islamabad, while poor visibility and road conditions caused a fatal motorcycle accident and led to temporary highway closures in other parts of Pakistan.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued 2

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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US: Heavy Rain from Winter Storm Triggers Flooding in Willits, California

The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Willits on Sunday morning, December 21, amid rising water levels. The area is forecast to receive between 1 and 3 inches of rain through Monday, December 22, with higher totals possible at higher elevations. The National Weather Service warns motorists never to attempt to cross flooded roadways. From Arcata to Shelter Cove, heavy rain inundated valleys and caused creeks to overflow their banks, and turned roads into rivers of fast-moving muddy water.

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UK: Huge Sinkhole Swallows Boats in Shropshire Canal Breach, More Than 10 Rescued

A huge 50m sinkhole opened in a Shropshire canal on Monday morning, December 22, leaving several narrowboats stranded in the hole or teetering on the edge. The Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service declared a major incident. At least 10 people were rescued from their boats, but nobody was injured in the incident.

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Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Car Explosion Incident - Moscow

This photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025 shows the car explosion site on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow, Russia. Russian Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov was killed in a car explosion in Moscow on Monday, the Russian Investigative Committee said. According to the committee, an explosive device was planted under a car and detonated on Yasenevaya Street in southern Moscow on Monday morning. Sarvarov, head of the Operational Training Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces' General Staff, died from injuries. An investigation has been launched into the murder, with authorities examining multiple possible motives, including alleged involvement by Ukrainian special services, it said. Photo by Hao Jianwei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 5

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 4

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 3

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco 2

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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US: Major Power Outage Leaves Thousands in Dark in San Francisco

A major power outage hit San Francisco on Saturday evening, December 20, at its peak affecting about 124,000 customers. Power was gradually restored, reducing the number of affected customers to around 24,000 by early Sunday morning. Large parts of the northern and western areas of the city were left in darkness, forcing store and transit closures and suspending Waymo’s driverless taxi service. The cause remains unclear, though a fire at a PG&E substation may have contributed, and the outage also disrupted public transportation and communications.

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