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Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Charity Fun Run Through Haarlem Streets - Netherlands

Crowds wearing Christmas-themed outfits took part in a charity fun run through the streets of Haarlem on Friday, raising money for organisations supporting children affected by poverty. Participants completed a short route through the city centre, illuminated for the festive season, as the event brought together runners and walkers to celebrate community spirit and mark the beginning of winter celebrations. Haarlem, Netherlands on December 19, 2025. Photo by Mouneb Taim/ABACAPRESS.COM

Australia: Chaos Ensues After Youth Gathering Turns Unruly at Mordialloc Beach

Riot police were deployed to Mordialloc Beach in Melbourne’s south-east on Wednesday, December 17, after a large gathering of youths turned unruly, raising public safety concerns and forcing a nearby Woolworths supermarket into lockdown. According to local media, more than 100 youths had gathered in the area when police were first called shortly after 3 p.m. following reports of a brawl at the store. The group later moved to the beach, where footage shared online showed mostly shirtless youths surrounding police officers. One teenager was taken into custody as officers moved in to disperse the crowd and restore order.

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Luiza (Luiza Fernandes Viana) during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Luiza (Luiza Fernandes Viana) during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Luiza (Luiza Fernandes Viana) during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Luiza (Luiza Fernandes Viana) during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Luiza (Luiza Fernandes Viana) during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Generation Celine during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM

39th Telethon Show - Paris

39th Telethon Show - Paris

Patrick Hernandez during the 39th Telethon, France's biggest annual fund-raising event with 30 hours of live television transmission, on December 6, 2025 in Studio du Lendit, La Plaine Saint Denis (93), France. Photo by Vincent Gramain/ABACAPRESS.COM