Oily slicks on the sea surface in Odessa are the result of a vegetable oil spill in the port of Pivdenny, which was hit by Russian attacks a couple of days ago.A massive bird death was recorded after an oil spill on the Odessa coast.

Christians gather at the Christian Gospel Church in Fuyang, China, on Christmas Eve.

Christians mark Christmas Eve in Kashmir, India

The Christmas walk Kalanda in Istanbul, Turkey - 24 Dec 2025

Residents and visitors gather across Melbourne on Christmas Eve, as festive decorations, markets, and illuminated city streets draw crowds for seasonal celebrations.

Salim was killed by Israeli army fire on July 10, 2025, during an attack on the Israeli settlement of Gush Etzion, where he allegedly carried out a stabbing attack that killed an Israeli soldier.

Thailand will have a general election on February 8th,2026 after Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul decided to dissolve the parliament on December 12, 2025.

Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birthday of Jesus Christ celebrated on December 25 worldwide.

Shoppers crowd Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne as Christmas approaches, with strong demand at seafood stalls, including fish and prawns, ahead of Christmas Eve celebrations.

Christmas Eve shopping at South Melbourne Market in Melbourne

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian supporters held an emergency rally outside the Ministry of Justice calling on the Justice Secretary David Lammy to recognize the demands of 8 Palestine Action hunger strikers. These comprise a third of the Filton 24 who are currently in remand awaiting trial for breakins at the UK subsidiary of Elbit Systems, arms supplier to Israel. Some of the hunger strikers are now past their 50th day of hunger strike and are entering the critical life-threatening stage.

Ana Belen Tour In Madrid, Spain

Valencia Basket Vs Kosner Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz in Valencia, Spain

Supporters of the Filton 24 pro-Palestine prisoners rallied outside Peterborough prison in solidarity with the 24 on remand and those six currently on hunger strike in prisons across the UK. Teuta Hoxha is currently in HMP Peterborough. The prisoners have been on remand for at least a year since being arrested for targeting the Filton site of Israeli arms company Elbit Systems in Bristol and destroying quadcopter drones the protesters say were destined for use against Palestinians in Gaza. The hunger striking prisoners are making five demands of the government : to end all censorship and surveillance of communications, immediate bail, a fair trial, de-proscription of Palestine Action and to shut down Elbit Systems.

BC Zenit Vs Igokea M:Tel Republika Srpska in Saint Petersburg

The Music of Recycling in Madrid, Spain - 23 Dec 2025

Banksy Confirms New Artwork, London, UK - 23 Dec 2025

Cans of Stephans Bräu Radler Naturtrüb alcohol-free beer seen arranged on ground in Vilshofen on the Danube,Germany.

A sunset is seen at Point Ormond Lookout in Melbourne on 23 December, as the city heads into the Christmas period ahead of Christmas Eve on 24 December, with residents spending time outdoors before holiday celebrations begin.

Final score Atalanta 2 : 1 Cagliari

Extinction Rebellion Oil Slickers staged a symbolic performance protest in Whitehall moving in formation and stopping at Parliament Square, the Ministry of Defence, and 55 Tufton Street to highlight what they describe as government failure to meet climate commitments. They carried banners reading “Tell the Truth”, “A Better World Is Possible” and “1.5°C Is Dead”.

Vegan activists from Speciesism WTF staged an artistic demonstration in Southbank, gathering around a table set for a Christmas dinner with a semi-nude performer placed in the centre to symbolise a turkey. The performance is part of the “Turkey Is NOT Human(e)” campaign highlighting the suffering of millions of turkeys raised for Christmas and drawing attention to the conditions in which they are bred, confined, and slaughtered while urging the public to reconsider traditions that perpetuate animal cruelty.

People in traditional pantomime horse costumes raced through the streets of Greenwich as the London Pantomime Horse Race returned for its 12th edition combining festive humour with charity. The light-hearted event saw costumed pairs compete along a short course while entertaining crowds.

Photo illustrations in stuttgart, Germany .

Manuel Carrasco performs in Madrid

Kent Anti-Racism Network, Care4Calais and the Stand Up To Racism staged a counter-protest with a large number of attendees against the UKIP anti-immigration demonstration in Margate, UK.

Shanghai Dragons China Vs Spartak Moscow in Saint Petersburg

Daily Life in the Financial District, New York City, US

Pope Leo XIV meets the employees of the Holy See, of the Governorate of the Vatican City State and of the Vicariate of Rome, to exchange Christmas greetings

New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani Announces New Appointment

Derby Vs Portsmouth in Derby

Final score Pallacanestro Varese OpenJobMetis 84 | 69 Pallacanestro Trieste

Suspected New Banksy Artwork Outside Centre Point, London, UK - 21 Dec 2025

“Buen Camino” photocall in Rome,Italy-22 Dec 2025.

Photo illustration in Canada

Anti-Zionist Jews and their supporters gather at Parliament of Victoria steps in Melbourne opposing the adoption of the Segal report and the IHRA definition of antisemitism, with participants arguing it may limit political expression and criticism of Zionism. The gathering takes place amid heightened community tension following the fatal Bondi terror attack.

Final score; Juventus 2 | 1 Roma.

Final Score: Villareal FC 0-2 FC Barcelona.

A much-awaited spell of snowfall at most popular tourist sites in the Himalayan Kashmir on Sunday brought cheer and joy to tourists as well as stakeholders in the tourism sector. The wet weather also ended a prolonged and alarming dry spell in the region.

Final score LR Vicenza 1:0 Triestina.

UCL 2025/26 Juventus FC PLAYERS in Turin, Italy - December 10, 2025

LBA Serie A1 2025/26 EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Virtus Bologna in Milan, Italy - December 14, 2025

A protest was held outside the Gdańsk hospital where legal abortions are performed by nationalists and anti-abortion activists represented by Młodzież Wszechpolska (All-Polish Youth) and Grzegorz Braun's party. Representatives of the left wing attended the counter-demonstration. The atmosphere outside the hospital was heated. The two sides were separated by a police cordon. Opponents of abortion recited the rosary in order to stop abortions. The loud cry of a baby could be heard from loudspeakers. Crosses and religious images dominated the scene. Counter-protesters chanted slogans such as ‘Freedom of choice instead of terror’. Each group shouted their arguments for and against legal abortion.

Illustration in Germany.

Gilberto Santa Rosa performs in Madrid

Spar Girona Vs Valencia Basket Club in Girona, Spain