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Frederique Mauduit

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More than a thousand birds saved from pollution in the Black Sea

Following the sinking of two Russian oil tankers during a storm in the Kerch Strait, volunteers and rescuers are actively taking part in the operation to clean up contaminated soil along the Black Sea coast.

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Marking 20 years since the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami

Commemorative ceremonies are being held in several Asian countries in memory of the nearly 230,000 victims of the deadliest tsunami in history.

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The royal family's Christmas celebrations

King Charles III and several close members of the royal family attended Christmas services at Sandringham Church on Wednesday, a long-standing tradition.

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Santa's parade brings joy and sweets to Romania

In Livezile, Romania, participants in Santa's parade share sweets and joy with children from neighbouring villages.

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Kenyans let off steam in rage rooms

Rage rooms, where people can release pent-up frustrations by smashing and breaking objects, are gaining popularity in Kenya.

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Images of destruction in Kyiv after Russian missile strikes

Several explosions were heard in the Ukrainian capital on Friday morning as Russia fired several ballistic missiles at the city, according to the Ukrainian Air Force.

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Romania's ice hotel shapes up early with musical-themed rooms

With favourable weather conditions, construction has begun earlier than usual, ensuring the hotel will be ready to host guests at one of Europe’s most unique winter destinations.

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Santa sets off on his Christmas gift-giving tour

Santa Claus left his office in Korvatunturi, nestled in the heart of Finnish Lapland, and set off on his magical journey to deliver gifts across the world.

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Taiwanese paratrooper training

Paratroopers in the southern city of Pingtung, Taiwan took part in military exercises on Thursday. They used zip lines and virtual reality simulators to perfect their landing technique.

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2,000-year-old ice rink opens in Croatian seaside city of Pula

For the first time in its two-thousand-year history, the iconic Arena in the Croatian city on the Adriatic coast has been transformed into a Christmas ice rink.

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Rio de Janeiro's missing children

The NGO Rio de Paz organised a demonstration on Copacabana beach on Wednesday to demand answers from the government about the violent deaths of children in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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After the war, Lebanon prepares for Christmas

Relieved after the ceasefire that was agreed at the end of November, which ended almost 14 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese people celebrated Christmas on Tuesday with markets and parades.

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Flights resume in Syria

Syria's first domestic flight since the fall of Bashar al-Assad landed in Aleppo on Wednesday after taking off from the capital Damascus.

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Environmental disaster in the Black Sea

Russian regional authorities reported on Tuesday that around 35km of coastline had been contaminated by oil after two ships were badly damaged by storms in the Kerch Strait . A state of emergency has been declared in several districts.

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Sea lion makes unusual visit to Ipanema beach

A fur seal appeared on the sand of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Ipanema beach on Wednesday morning.

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The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the southernmost race in the world

On Friday 13 December, competitors from all over the world took part in the start of the legendary Antarctic Ice Marathon, an extreme challenge that takes place at an altitude of 700 metres.

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In Brazil, Santa arrives by jet ski

On Tuesday, Santa arrived at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on a jet ski.

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Traditional Christmas carols from Romania

On Sunday, carolers from all over Romania gathered in the city of Galati for a traditional folk festival.

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A carnival for dogs in Nigeria

The theme of the sixth edition of the Dog Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria, was "Angels on legs".

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Santa Claus for the poor in Argentina

Against a backdrop of growing poverty, a soup kitchen "Los Chicos de la Via" on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina is organising a special pre-Christmas party with Santa Claus and presents.

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