Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) VAL D'ARLY AND BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, IN THE BACKGROUND THE ARAVIS MOUNTAINS WITH THE MONT-CHAVIN 2410 M Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) VAL D'ARLY AND BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, THE PATH OF THE CRETES AND THE AIGUILLES CROCHES MOUNTAINS NEAR THE VILLAGE OF HAUTELUCE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) VAL D'ARLY AND BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, THE PATH OF THE CRETES AND THE AIGUILLES CROCHES MOUNTAINS NEAR THE VILLAGE OF HAUTELUCE Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) TARENTAISE VALLEY, VANOISE MOUNTAINS, LA PLAGNE SKI RESORT, THE BEAUFORTAIN MOUNTAINS VIEW FROM THE SKIING AREA Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, IN THE BACKGROUND THE MONT-BLANC MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, IN THE BACKGROUND THE MONT-BLANC MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, IN THE BACKGROUND THE MONT-BLANC MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, IN THE BACKGROUND THE MONT-BLANC MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN AND VAL D'ARLY, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, CREST-VOLAND SKI RESORT, THE SLOPES WITH IN THE BACKGROUND THE ARAVIS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, IN THE BACKGROUND THE MONT-BLANC MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, LES SAISIES SKI RESORT, IN THE BACKGROUND THE ARAVIS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

Illustration - Beaufortain - Beaufort Region - France

FRANCE, SAVOIE (73) BEAUFORTAIN AND VAL D'ARLY, ESPACE DIAMANT SKIING AREA, CREST-VOLAND SKI RESORT, LA BELLE METAIRIE MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT, IN THE BACKGROUND THE ARAVIS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Cerdanya Region - France

Cerdanya Region - France

FRANCE. PYRENEES ORIENTALES (66) CERDANYA. AERIAL VIEW OF MONT CANIGOU MOUNTTAIN, FROM WEST TO EAST. IN THE BACKGROUND, THE ALBERES MOUNTAINS Photo by Paul Palau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC COUNTRY, CHAMONIX, THE DRUS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC COUNTRY, CHAMONIX, THE DRUS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC COUNTRY, CHAMONIX, THE DRUS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC COUNTRY, CHAMONIX, THE DRUS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC COUNTRY, CHAMONIX, THE DRUS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC COUNTRY, CHAMONIX, THE DRUS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC COUNTRY, CHAMONIX, THE DRUS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Chamonix in Winter - France

Chamonix in Winter - France

FRANCE, HAUTE-SAVOIE (74) MONT-BLANC COUNTRY, CHAMONIX, THE DRUS MOUNTAINS Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Wild Siberian Tiger Appears on Rural Road in Jilin

A video shows a rare encounter with a wild Siberian tiger on a rural road in Hunchun, Jilin, on October 14, 2025. After stopping his vehicle, a man calmly greeted the tiger as it crossed the road before disappearing into the forest. No injuries were reported, and authorities said the tiger likely returned to the mountains, urging residents to remain cautious.

Spain: Atlantic Front Brings Heavy Rainfall and Drop in Temperatures, Some Areas See Snow

While the severe weather alerts in the Mediterranean have eased, heavy rain persists on Wednesday, December 17, in the Valencian Community, the Balearic Islands, and coastal Catalonia. A new Atlantic front is set to approach Spain, bringing a significant drop in temperatures and a fresh round of widespread rainfall. This shift will also lower the snow level to approximately 1,000 meters, signaling a transition to colder, more wintry conditions for much of the country.

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

Golden Snub-Nosed Monkey - China

A golden snub-nosed monkey cub is pictured at the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve in northwest China's Shaanxi Province, on December 11, 2025. Spanning the northern and southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains, the Zhouzhi National Nature Reserve is dedicated to protecting golden snub-nosed monkeys and other rare wildlife as well as their habitats. In recent years, the reserve has implemented multiple ecological restoration projects, leading to a steady increase in wildlife populations within the region. The population of golden snub-nosed monkeys here has expanded from over 1,200 to around 2,000. Photo by Shao Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People push carts past mountains of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People push carts past mountains of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People walk past mountains of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

Destroyed Firas Public Market - Gaza

People walk past mountains of rubble and waste at the site of the destroyed Firas public market in Gaza City, Gaza Strip, on December 9, 2025. Firas public market, one of Gaza City’s oldest and busiest commercial hubs, has been left buried under rubble and waste after widespread destruction from Israeli strikes and the collapse of basic municipal services. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - Tourists climb mountains and enjoy snow at Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area in Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - Tourists climb mountains and enjoy snow at Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area in Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - Tourists climb mountains and enjoy snow at Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area in Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Snow Hit Zouping

Snow Hit Zouping

ZOUPING, CHINA - DECEMBER 13, 2025 - Tourists climb mountains and enjoy snow at Baiyun Mountain Scenic Area in Zouping City, Shandong Province, China on December 13, 2025.

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Images of olive groves in the Andalusian mountains. December 9, 2025 in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain). The olive groves of Andalusia show an abundant production of olives in the middle of the harvesting season. Farms in the region are working for early harvesting. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Images of olive groves in the Andalusian mountains. December 9, 2025 in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain). The olive groves of Andalusia show an abundant production of olives in the middle of the harvesting season. Farms in the region are working for early harvesting. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Images of olive groves in the Andalusian mountains. December 9, 2025 in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain). The olive groves of Andalusia show an abundant production of olives in the middle of the harvesting season. Farms in the region are working for early harvesting. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Images of olive groves in the Andalusian mountains. December 9, 2025 in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain). The olive groves of Andalusia show an abundant production of olives in the middle of the harvesting season. Farms in the region are working for early harvesting. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Images of olive groves in the Andalusian mountains. December 9, 2025 in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain). The olive groves of Andalusia show an abundant production of olives in the middle of the harvesting season. Farms in the region are working for early harvesting. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Images of olive groves in the Andalusian mountains. December 9, 2025 in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain). The olive groves of Andalusia show an abundant production of olives in the middle of the harvesting season. Farms in the region are working for early harvesting. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Olive Groves Full of Olives at Peak Season - Spain

Images of olive groves in the Andalusian mountains. December 9, 2025 in Cordoba, Andalusia (Spain). The olive groves of Andalusia show an abundant production of olives in the middle of the harvesting season. Farms in the region are working for early harvesting. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Winter Scenery - China

Winter Scenery - China

A drone photo taken on Dec. 4, 2025 shows the scenery after snow in Qilian Mountains in Kazak Autonomous County of Aksay in northwest China's Gansu Province. Photo by Gao Hongshan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Vosges

Illustration - Vosges

FRANCE. LORRAINE. VOSGES (88) AERIAL VIEW ON A WINTER MORNING OF THE WINDING CURVES OF THE ROUTE DES CRETES NEAR THE COL DE LA SCHLUCHT IN THE VOSGES MOUNTAINS. THE SUN SHINES ON THE SNOW-COVERED FIR TREES AND A TRUCK DRIVES ALONG THE ROAD. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Vosges

Illustration - Vosges

FRANCE. HAUT-RHIN (68) AERIAL VIEW TAKEN ON A WINTER MORNING OVER WATTWILLER, FRANCE, IN THE HAUT-RHIN DEPARTMENT, GRAND EST REGION, UNDER A COLD, CLEAR SKY REVEALING THE VILLAGE AT THE FOOT OF THE VOSGES MOUNTAINS. Photo by Vincent Schneider/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM