Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell during Christmas celebrations near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell during Christmas celebrations near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell while riding on a vintage car during a Christmas parade in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Celebration for the 62nd Anniversary of Kenya's Independence - Nairobi

Kenyan President William Ruto waves to the crowd at a celebration for the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence in Nairobi, Kenya, Dec. 12, 2025. A celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Kenya's independence was held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi on Friday. Kenya's Jamhuri Day or Independence Day, observed on Dec. 12 each year, is one of the most important national holidays in Kenya. Kenya gained independence from Britain on Dec. 12, 1963. Photo by Han Xu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado in Oslo

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado in Oslo

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, waves to the crowd in front of the Grand Hotel in Oslo after arriving in the Norwegian capital in the small hours of Dec. 11, 2025. The award ceremony took place the previous day with her daughter Ana Corina Sosa Machado attending on her behalf.

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado in Oslo

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado in Oslo

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, waves to the crowd in front of the Grand Hotel in Oslo after arriving in the Norwegian capital in the small hours of Dec. 11, 2025. The award ceremony took place the previous day with her daughter Ana Corina Sosa Machado attending on her behalf.

UK: Sea Foam Covers Yesnaby Shoreline as Storm Bram Brings Rough Waves

Storm Bram swept across the UK, bringing heavy rain and powerful winds. In Yesnaby, the intense weather generated rough waves and sea foam that covered the shoreline on the Orkney Islands.

UK: Storm Bram Sends Huge Waves Crashing Into Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland

On Tuesday, December 9, Storm Bram swept through the UK and Ireland, bringing severe winds and flooding. This video shows big waves hitting the shore in Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland.

Ireland: Storm Bram Brings Severe Winds and Flooding 4

Storm Bram made landfall in Ireland bringing severe winds and flooding across the country on Tuesday, December 9.

Ireland: Storm Bram Brings Severe Winds and Flooding 3

Storm Bram made landfall in Ireland bringing severe winds and flooding across the country on Tuesday, December 9.

Ireland: Storm Bram Brings Severe Winds and Flooding Risks 2

Storm Bram made landfall in Ireland bringing severe winds and flooding risks across the country on Tuesday, December 9.

Ireland: Storm Bram Brings Severe Winds and Flooding Risks

Storm Bram made landfall in Ireland bringing severe winds and flooding risks across the country on Tuesday, December 9.

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, on December 8, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic - Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron winks waves and smiles after a meeting with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic - Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron winks waves and smiles after a meeting with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic - Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron winks waves and smiles after a meeting with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Emmanuel Macron meets with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic - Paris

Emmanuel Macron meets with Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron winks waves and smiles after a meeting with Croatia's Prime Minister at the Elysee Palace in Paris, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV's Traditional Homage To The Immaculate Conception - Rome

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowd from the popemobile in Via dei Condotti as he arrives to pay homage to the Immaculate Conception, near the Spanish steps in Rome, Italy, on December 8, 2025. Photo by Claudio Asquini/CPP/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan: M7.5 Quake Hits Off Aomori Prefecture, Tsunami Warning Issued

A powerful Magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore at 11:15 PM in Japan, leading to immediate tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for residents. Warnings for waves up to 3 meters (10 ft) were issued for the north-eastern coast, specifically the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori, and Iwate. Tsunamis between 20 and 50 cm (7-18 inches) high were subsequently observed at several ports in the region. Furthermore, authorities are cautioning the public that "there is a possibility of even more powerful tremors." They also urged attention be paid to the potential for a larger subsequent earthquake.

A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the earthquake information displayed on a screen in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been recorded in areas along the Pacific coast, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring upper 6 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in the hardest-hit areas, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Photo by Li Ziyue/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Japan - Tokyo

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows the earthquake information displayed on a screen in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 9, 2025. An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night, with tsunami waves of 40 centimeters having been recorded in areas along the Pacific coast, the country's weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 11:15 p.m. local time at a depth of 50 km, measuring upper 6 on Japan's seismic scale of 7 in the hardest-hit areas, said the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA). Photo by Chen Ze'an/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Ligue 1 PSG vs Stade Rennais F.C - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Stade Rennais F.C - FA

Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielder Lee Kang-in waves during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Stade Rennais F.C at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on December 6, 2025. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Red Sea Film Festival Opening Ceremony - Jeddah

Red Sea Film Festival Opening Ceremony - Jeddah

Faye Peraya waves to fans on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Red Sea Film Festival Opening Ceremony - Jeddah

Red Sea Film Festival Opening Ceremony - Jeddah

Faye Peraya waves to fans on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Red Sea Film Festival Opening Ceremony - Jeddah

Red Sea Film Festival Opening Ceremony - Jeddah

Dakota Johnson waves tp fans on the red carpet during the opening ceremony of the 5th edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on December 4, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM