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Frederique Mauduit

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Polar cold in eastern Turkey

Cities in eastern Turkey are facing extreme winter weather with temperatures as low as -20°C.

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Prayers for earthquake victims in Tibet

In Kathmandu, India, and Dharamshala, Nepal, Tibetan exiles prayed for the victims of the earthquake that struck Tibet.

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Berlin Zoo's new play area for baby pandas

Berlin Zoo's five-month-old twin pandas, Leni and Lotti, have been exploring their new playroom.

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Deadly earthquake hits Tibet as rescuers continue to search

On Tuesday 7 January, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck an outlying district of the city of Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

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Devastating fire wreaks havoc near Los Angeles

A violent fire broke out on Tuesday 7 January in the hills of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, USA.

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Ukraine innovates with scouting river drones

These one-metre-long drones can scout, transport goods and even attack enemy ships.

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London Zoo caries out census of its huge population

London Zoo began its annual stocktake on Friday, counting over 10,000 animals of various species.

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Christmas trees on the menu at Berlin Zoo

The elephants and giraffes at the German capital's zoo were able to enjoy unsold Christmas trees.

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See images of the Tesla exploding outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas

Investigators are trying to understand the motives of the perpetrator of Wednesday's explosion, a highly decorated soldier.

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Volunteers in Norway knit 950 pairs of mittens for ski championships

For the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, volunteers will knit 950 pairs of mittens for the athletes.

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After the Dragon, China prepares for the Year of the Snake

In China, the Year of the Snake will begin on 29 January 2025.

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The Netherlands celebrates NYE a day early due to bad weather

With strong winds expected on New Year's Eve, the Dutch brought the celebrations forward by one day.

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Waiting for hours to get the best seats for Sydney's fireworks display

On Tuesday, 31 December, thousands of people gathered in Sydney, Australia, to watch the city's famous fireworks as it welcomes the New Year.

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Eco-friendly fireworks light up sky for New Year celebrations in China

The Chinese city of Liuyang, known as the "Hometown of Fireworks," hosted a special edition of its Saturday night fireworks display on 28 December to celebrate the New Year.

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Exchange with Russia brings 189 Ukrainian prisoners of war home

Russia and Ukraine exchanged hundreds of prisoners of war in a deal mediated by the United Arab Emirates, with 189 Ukrainian prisoners, mostly soldiers but including two civilians, returning home on Monday evening.

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South Koreans mourn 179 people who died in plane crash

Rescue workers and investigators have been combing the site at Muan airport, south of Seoul, where the Boeing 737 that had flown from Bangkok crashed.

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Massive waves pound Peruvian coast

Unusually large waves hit the coasts of Peru, Ecuador and Chile, causing considerable damage and loss of life.

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In Belgrade, hundreds of Santas on motorbikes in honour of children

The Santa motorbikers gathered outside the Municipal Assembly in Serbia's capital on Saturday, before heading to a home for disabled children.

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This year, Hanukkah and Christmas are celebrated on the same day.

The celebrations of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, have begun with a series of high-profile ceremonies around the world.

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Visit the White House with its thousands of Christmas decorations

A drone films the interior of the White House showing the glittering Christmas decorations throughout the historic residence.

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