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