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Frederique Mauduit

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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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Rare birth of one of the smallest deer in the world

The birth of a baby pudu named Lenga has given hope to environmentalists in Argentina. He was born on 6 November at the Temaikèn Biopark in Buenos Aires and weighed less than 600 grams at his first appearance.

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Cyclone Chido ravages Mayotte island

The people of Mayotte are trying to assess the damage caused by the passage of Cyclone Chido over the weekend.

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Cyclone Chido 'worst storm in 90 years' hits Mayotte

Officials have called the storm the most destructive to hit the archipelago in 90 years, with fears of a high death toll as the cyclone wreaks havoc across the region.

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Christmas runners brave cold in Budapest in Santa hats and swimwear

Wearing nothing more than bathing suits and Santa hats, around a hundred people ran, danced, and sang their way through the streets of Budapest, cheered on by onlookers.

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Femen campaign against the war in Ukraine

On Friday morning in Geneva, activists from the Femen group, known for its provocative demonstrations, used a chainsaw to cut up the wooden sculpture known as the "Broken Chair". They were protesting against the UN's failure to act against Russia.

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Commemoration of the Nanjing Massacre in China

In China, 13 December is a national day of remembrance for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre.

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King Felipe VI of Spain awarded honorary doctorate in Naples

On Thursday 12 December, King Felipe VI of Spain was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences and Statistics from the University of Naples Federico II.

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Stitching smiles: Caracas volunteers restore toys for Christmas cheer

Venezuelan volunteers at the Plush Hospital repair and distribute toys, bringing Christmas joy to vulnerable children, a tradition that began with a teacher's kind gesture.

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Angry farmers protest in London

This Wednesday, hundreds of British farmers, driving tractors adorned with banners and flags, marched on London.

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The King of Spain visits Italy

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have arrived in Italy for a two-day State visit. They met Italian President Sergio Mattarella at his residence, the Quirinal Palace.

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Serbian students block access to universities

Today, more than thirty public faculties at four Serbian universities were blocked by students, while the demonstrations continue to intensify.

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Mexicans mourn murdered congressman

Hundreds of people paid their last respects on Tuesday to Benito Aguas Atlahua, a member of the country's ruling coalition, who died in hospital on Monday night after being shot earlier in the day in Zongolica, Mexico.

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In India, the Hornbill Festival keeps traditions alive

The 10-day Hornbill Festival is held in Kohima, the capital of the remote Indian state of Nagaland, on the border with Burma.

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