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Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

The year-end Jumbo lottery draw is held in Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2025, with top prize winners set to win up to 1 billion yen ($6.38 million).

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Year-end Jumbo lottery draw in Tokyo

The year-end Jumbo lottery draw is held in Tokyo on Dec. 31, 2025, with top prize winners set to win up to 1 billion yen ($6.38 million).

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High-Speed Railway Full Line Operation - China

A high-speed train bound for Tongzhou of Beijing stops at the Tangshan Railway Station in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, on December 30, 2025. The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation on Tuesday. It is designed with a top speed of 350 km/h, and slashes the travel time between Tongzhou and Tangshan to a minimum of 55 minutes. Photo by Dong Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Full Line Operation - China

A high-speed train bound for Tongzhou of Beijing stops at the Tangshan Railway Station in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, on December 30, 2025. The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation on Tuesday. It is designed with a top speed of 350 km/h, and slashes the travel time between Tongzhou and Tangshan to a minimum of 55 minutes. Photo by Dong Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Full Line Operation - China

A high-speed train bound for Tongzhou of Beijing stops at the Tangshan Railway Station in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, on December 30, 2025. The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation on Tuesday. It is designed with a top speed of 350 km/h, and slashes the travel time between Tongzhou and Tangshan to a minimum of 55 minutes. Photo by Dong Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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High-Speed Railway Full Line Operation - China

A high-speed train bound for Tongzhou of Beijing stops at the Tangshan Railway Station in Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, on December 30, 2025. The Beijing-Tangshan intercity railway linking Tongzhou District of Beijing, Baodi District of Tianjin, and Tangshan of Hebei, all in north China, started full-line operation on Tuesday. It is designed with a top speed of 350 km/h, and slashes the travel time between Tongzhou and Tangshan to a minimum of 55 minutes. Photo by Dong Jun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Timberwolves v Bulls - Chicago

Minnesota Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (top) drives to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season basketball game between Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls in Chicago, the United States, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Timberwolves v Bulls - Chicago

Minnesota Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels (top) goes to the basket during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season basketball game between Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls in Chicago, the United States, Dec. 29, 2025. Photo by Joel Lerner/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farewell Ceremony For Libya's Top Military Chief Killed In Plane Crash -Turkey

A military farewell ceremony is held for the remains of Libya's late army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and his companions, who were killed in a plane crash in Turkiye earlier this week, in Ankara, Turkiye, Dec. 27, 2025. The ceremony was attended by top Turkish officials including Defense Minister Yasar Guler and Chief of General Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, who later traveled to Libya for the repatriation ceremony, Turkish semi-official Anadolu Agency reported. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farewell Ceremony For Libya's Top Military Chief Killed In Plane Crash -Turkey

A military farewell ceremony is held for the remains of Libya's late army chief of staff Mohammed al-Haddad and his companions, who were killed in a plane crash in Turkiye earlier this week, in Ankara, Turkiye, Dec. 27, 2025. The ceremony was attended by top Turkish officials including Defense Minister Yasar Guler and Chief of General Staff Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, who later traveled to Libya for the repatriation ceremony, Turkish semi-official Anadolu Agency reported. Photo by Mustafa Kaya/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 1, 2025 shows Qin Haiyang of China competing during the men's 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Wu Zhizun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on Aug. 3, 2025 shows Yu Zidi of China competing during the women's 400m individual medley final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

In 2025, humanoid robot sports competitions in China have gained wide attention both at home and abroad. In April, humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing for the first time. Wuxi hosted the first multi-sport games for embodied intelligent robots, with over 150 robot athletes competing in a variety of events. In August, Beijing held the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and regions. This file photo taken on Aug. 17, 2025 shows humanoid robots running during a sprint match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner became the center of a global doping debate after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced a three-month ban on February 15. Sinner had tested positive twice in March 2024 for prohibited substance clostebol. Although the International Tennis Integrity Agency initially ruled that he bore "no fault or negligence," WADA appealed before ultimately reaching a settlement with the player. The sanction drew criticism from several fellow players, who argued it was too lenient, while WADA emphasized transparency and pointed to a rise in contamination-related cases across sports. This file photo taken on May 10, 2025 shows Jannik Sinner reacting before the men's singles round of 64 match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Mariano Navone of Argentina at the ATP Italian Open in Rome, Italy. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

In 2025, humanoid robot sports competitions in China have gained wide attention both at home and abroad. In April, humanoid robots and human runners took to the same half-marathon course in Beijing for the first time. Wuxi hosted the first multi-sport games for embodied intelligent robots, with over 150 robot athletes competing in a variety of events. In August, Beijing held the inaugural World Humanoid Robot Games, featuring 280 teams from 16 countries and regions. This file photo taken on Aug. 11, 2025 shows humanoid robots combating during a kickboxing match at the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, capital of China. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

McLaren's Lando Norris secured his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with a third-place finish at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. Red Bull's Verstappen still made history by setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history in 1:18.792 during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix. Away from the circuit, the sport also made waves on the big screen. The film "F1 The Movie" grossed more than 600 million U.S. dollars worldwide, setting a new global box office record for sports movies. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's Lando Norris celebrating with crew after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. (Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The World Aquatics Championships, held in Singapore from July 11 to August 3, produced three world records and 15 championship records in swimming events. Canadian teenager Summer McIntosh shone with four gold medals and one bronze. China's breaststroke specialist Qin Haiyang claimed two golds, one silver and one bronze, finishing as the only Asian swimmer in the gold medal standings. Then-12-year-old Yu Zidi earned bronze with China's women's 4x200m freestyle relay team, becoming the youngest swimming medalist at the worlds. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh (top) of Canada competing during the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xia Yifang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Men's pole vault entered uncharted territory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, as Sweden's Armand Duplantis cleared 6.30 meters to break the world record for the 14th time. The event saw nine championship records fall, with American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaking a 42-year-old championship record in women's 400m. The 2027 athletics worlds will be held at the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" in Beijing. This file photo taken on Sept. 15, 2025 shows Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing with the screen showing his new world record after the men's pole vault final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

The inaugural expanded FIFA Club World Cup was held in the United States from June 14 to July 13, featuring 32 teams. Chelsea defeated Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 to secure its second title in the tournament. The draw for the first 48-team FIFA World Cup was made on December 5. Cape Verde, Curacao, Uzbekistan and Jordan are set to debut in the finals. This file photo taken on July 13, 2025 shows players of Chelsea FC celebrating with trophy during the awarding ceremony for the final match between Chelsea FC (England) and Paris Saint-Germain (France) at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at the MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, the United States. Photo by Wu Xiaoling/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Fairness in women's competitions became a focal issue worldwide as sports bodies reviewed eligibility standards. Under Coventry's leadership, the IOC oversaw extensive discussions on transgender participation and women's events, establishing expert and international federation working groups to reassess the qualification criteria. In 2025, international federations including World Boxing and World Athletics introduced genetic testing to confirm athletes' biological sex, aiming to strengthen fairness and transparency in women's competitions. This file photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows gold medalist Imane Khelif of Algeria attending the victory ceremony for the women's boxing 66kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Jiang Wenyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

4. Chen Yuxi (China, diving) Chen won three gold medals in women's 10m platform, women's synchronized 10m platform and mixed team at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Her victory in the individual platform marked her fourth world title in the event and made her the first diver in history to achieve the feat. Chen also secured a fourth consecutive synchronized world title, second only to the five-title record held by compatriot Chen Ruolin. She was named the 2025 Female Diving Athlete of the Year by World Aquatics. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Chen Yuxi of China posing after the awarding ceremony for the women's 10m platform final of diving at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

1. Lando Norris (Britain, Formula 1) Norris seized his first Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship with seven wins, eight runner-up and three third-place finishes in 2025, ending Max Verstappen's four-year reign. The Briton also helped McLaren retain the constructors' championship. This file photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows McLaren's British driver Lando Norris celebrating after the Formula One Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates. Photo by Zhu Xingjian/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

9. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada, basketball) Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the NBA championship in the 2024-25 season. The 27-year-old became the fourth player in NBA history to sweep the honors of the MVP, scoring title and Finals MVP in a single season, after Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Michael Jordan and Shaquille O'Neal. This file photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (front C) of Oklahoma City Thunder celebrating after winning the FMVP title after the game seven of the 2024-2025 season NBA Finals between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers in Oklahoma City, the United States. Photo by Sun Yuxuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

6. Faith Kipyegon (Kenya, athletics) Kipyegon won her third consecutive world title in the women's 1,500m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 31-year-old also broke her own 1,500m world record with 3:48.68 at Wanda Diamond League meeting in Eugene. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Faith Kipyegon of Kenya celebrating after the women's 1500m final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

2. Carlos Alcaraz (Spain, tennis) Alcaraz finished as the year-end world No. 1 in 2025 after winning the French Open and US Open, collecting six Grand Slam titles so far. His remarkable year featured 71 wins and only nine losses, along with eight titles. This file photo taken on Sept. 7, 2025 shows Carlos Alcaraz of Spain posing with his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States. Photo by Li Rui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

10. Ousmane Dembele (France, football) Dembele had an outstanding 2024-25 season with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring 35 goals across all competitions to help PSG claim the Ligue 1, French Cup and its first-ever UEFA Champions League title. The French striker was named Ligue 1 Player of the Year and Champions League Player of the Season. He also won the Ballon d'Or and FIFA Best Men's Player awards. This file photo taken on Sept. 22, 2025 shows Paris Saint-Germain's French player Ousmane Dembele posing with his trophy during the 2025 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

3. Ilia Malinin (United States, figure skating) Malinin defended his World Championships title and secured his third consecutive crown at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final. Notably, he became the first figure skater in history to land seven quadruple jumps in a single program at the Grand Prix Final, setting a new world record of 238.24 points in the men's free skating. This file photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows Ilia Malinin of the United States greeting the spectators after the men's free skating at ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan. Photo by Yue Chenxing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

7. Summer McIntosh (Canada, swimming) McIntosh broke world records in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley and 400m individual medley at Canada's national trials in June. At the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, McIntosh dominated by claiming golds in the women's 400m freestyle, 200m individual medley, 400m individual medley and 200m butterfly events. This file photo taken on July 31, 2025 shows Summer McIntosh of Canada waving to the spectators during the awarding ceremony for the women's 200m butterfly final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. Photo by Xue Yuge/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

8. Tadej Pogacar (Slovenia, cycling) Pogacar captured his fourth Tour de France crown in 2025. He also successfully defended his title at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda and triumphed in the European Championships in France. This file photo taken on Sept. 28, 2025 shows Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia celebrating after crossing the finish line during the men's elite road race at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Li Yahui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Man Climbs 30-Meter Tree to Rescue Stranded Cat

This video shows the heartwarming moment a Chinese man risked his own safety to rescue a helpless cat stranded high above the ground for more than a week. Filmed on December 11, 2025, in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the footage captures retired veteran Zhang Yuhua climbing a nearly 30-meter-tall metasequoia tree to save a small cat trapped at the top. Using only his bare hands and no professional climbing equipment, Zhang carefully made his way up the towering tree. According to the video, the cat had been stuck there for nine days and was growing visibly weaker. After several tense moments, he reached the cat, secured it, and slowly descended, prompting applause from onlookers. Zhang later said the cat was taken to a temporary foster shelter for care and observation.

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NBA - Golden State Warriors v Orlando Magic

Jimmy Butler III (top) of Golden State Warriors dunks during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 22, 2025. Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Golden State Warriors v Orlando Magic

Stephen Curry (top) of Golden State Warriors passes the ball during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 22, 2025. Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Golden State Warriors v Orlando Magic

Gary Payton II (top) of Golden State Warriors dunks during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season game between Golden State Warriors and Orlando Magic in San Francisco, the United States, Dec. 22, 2025. Photo by Arthur Dong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Alperen Sengun (top R) of Houston Rockets goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Sun Yuxuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NBA - Rockets Vs Kings - US

Clint Capela (top R) of Houston Rockets goes for a layup during the 2025-2026 NBA regular season match between Houston Rockets and Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, the United States, on Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Sun Yuxuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BWF World Tour Finals - Women's Doubles - Hangzhou

Baek Ha Na (below R)/Lee So Hee (top R) of South Korea and Fukushima Yuki (below L)/Matsumoto Mayu of Japan pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony after the women's doubles final at BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 21, 2025. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FA Premier League - Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC

Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike (top L) heads to score during the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain, on Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FA Premier League - Liverpool FC v Tottenham Hotspur FC

Liverpool's Alexander Isak (L, top) scores during the English Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur FC and Liverpool FC at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, Britain, on Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: Premier League

Kaoru Mitoma (top) of Brighton heads the ball in an English Premier League football match against Sunderland on Dec. 20, 2025, in Brighton, England.

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Major Show Jumping Championship - Erbil

The Erbil International Equestrian Club hosted a comprehensive show jumping championship, featuring 42 elite riders from the Kurdistan Region and various Iraqi governorates. As one of the region's premier equestrian events, the competition aims to enhance the technical proficiency of athletes and prepare them for international stages. The successful organization of this tournament in Erbil underscores the stability and rapid development of sports infrastructure in the Kurdistan Region, which continues to attract top equestrian talent from across Iraq annually, in Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, on December 19, 2025. Photo by Saber Rashid Othman/ABACAPRESSS.COM

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Qilian Mountain Ski Resort in Kangle Grassland

Ski enthusiasts prepare to head to the top of the ski slopes at the Qilian Mountain Ski Resort in Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China on December 19, 2025.