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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Italian designer Valentino appears on the catwalk after his Ready-to-Wear 2007 Spring-Summer collection presentation held at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, on October 4, 2006. - Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by Khayat-Nebinger-Orban-Taamallah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - USA. Meryl Streep and Valentino Garavani in a scene from (C)Fox 2000 Pictures film: The Devil Wears Prada (2006). Plot: A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Movie legend turned animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot leaves the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on September 27, 2006, along with head of Birds Protection League Allain Bougrain-Dubourg, after a meeting on environment issues with President Nicolas Sarkozy. Photo by Thierry Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Brigitte Bardot received at the Elysee Palace - Paris

Movie legend turned animals rights activist Brigitte Bardot leaves the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on September 27, 2006, after a meeting on environment issues with President Nicolas Sarkozy,. Photo by Thierry Orban/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Brigitte Bardot's Extraordinary Life: Husbands, Lovers And Suicide Attempts

Brigitte Bardot's Extraordinary Life: Husbands, Lovers And Suicide Attempts

File : French legend Brigitte Bardot poses with her ex-husband Gunter Sachs the celebration of 'her' double anniversary, the 20 years of her association 'Brigitte Bardot Foundation', which fight for animal rights and her own birthday. The party is held at Marigny Theater in Paris, France on September 28, 2006. Sixties sex bomb Brigitte Bardot has had a life as epic as her fame and with the drama of her films. She had more than 100 lovers, including women. She also tried to kill herself at least four times, the same number of husbands she has had, according to a new book on the French actress, model and chanteuse. Film critic Ginette Vincendeau delves into Bardot's career and life, including her four marriages, her decision to get out elegantly and retire at a young age, and most notably, her unforgettable performances in Le Mepris, Les Femmes, and Les Petroleuses. In addition to stunning photos of Bardot in her iconic roles, Brigitte Bardot: The Life, The Legend, The Movie includes 15 facsimiles of posters an

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry is knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres (r) in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (left)(LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LVMH plans Paris Art Foundation for Louis Vuitton during a press conference, Paris

LVMH plans Paris Art Foundation for Louis Vuitton during a press conference, Paris

Frank Gehry at the press conference of LVMH's CEO Bernard Arnault to announce the creation of a cultural foundation 'Louis Vuitton Pour la Creation' in Paris, France, on October 2, 2006. U.S. architect Frank Gehry will be the designer of the foundation building, which will be located in the Jardin d'Acclimatation on the northern fringe of the Bois de Boulogne. Photo by Nicolas Khayat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LVMH plans Paris Art Foundation for Louis Vuitton during a press conference, Paris

LVMH plans Paris Art Foundation for Louis Vuitton during a press conference, Paris

Frank Gehry at the press conference of LVMH's CEO Bernard Arnault to announce the creation of a cultural foundation 'Louis Vuitton Pour la Creation' in Paris, France, on October 2, 2006. U.S. architect Frank Gehry will be the designer of the foundation building, which will be located in the Jardin d'Acclimatation on the northern fringe of the Bois de Boulogne. Photo by Nicolas Khayat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry is knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry is knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry (r) poses with French architect Jean Nouvel after being knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LVMH plans Paris Art Foundation for Louis Vuitton during a press conference, Paris

LVMH plans Paris Art Foundation for Louis Vuitton during a press conference, Paris

Frank Gehry at the press conference of LVMH's CEO Bernard Arnault to announce the creation of a cultural foundation 'Louis Vuitton Pour la Creation' in Paris, France, on October 2, 2006. U.S. architect Frank Gehry will be the designer of the foundation building, which will be located in the Jardin d'Acclimatation on the northern fringe of the Bois de Boulogne. Photo by Nicolas Khayat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

Frank Gehry knighted with the French Legion of Honor - Paris

U.S. architect Frank Gehry is knighted with the French Legion of Honor by Culture Minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres in Paris on october. 3, 2006. Gehry, architect of famous Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao will design a museum that will house the contemporary art collection of Bernard Arnault (LVMH) in Paris. Photo by Kis Derdei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the ‘Blue Mosque’ in Istanbul, Turkey on November 29, 2025 on the third day of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to Turkey. This mosque was completed in 1617 on part of the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Pope Leo XIV becomes the third pope to visit the Blue Mosque, following in the footsteps of his immediate predecessors Francis (in 2014) and Benedict XVI (in 2006). Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the ‘Blue Mosque’ in Istanbul, Turkey on November 29, 2025 on the third day of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to Turkey. This mosque was completed in 1617 on part of the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Pope Leo XIV becomes the third pope to visit the Blue Mosque, following in the footsteps of his immediate predecessors Francis (in 2014) and Benedict XVI (in 2006). Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the ‘Blue Mosque’ in Istanbul, Turkey on November 29, 2025 on the third day of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to Turkey. This mosque was completed in 1617 on part of the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Pope Leo XIV becomes the third pope to visit the Blue Mosque, following in the footsteps of his immediate predecessors Francis (in 2014) and Benedict XVI (in 2006). Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the ‘Blue Mosque’ in Istanbul, Turkey on November 29, 2025 on the third day of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to Turkey. This mosque was completed in 1617 on part of the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Pope Leo XIV becomes the third pope to visit the Blue Mosque, following in the footsteps of his immediate predecessors Francis (in 2014) and Benedict XVI (in 2006). Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the ‘Blue Mosque’ in Istanbul, Turkey on November 29, 2025 on the third day of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to Turkey. This mosque was completed in 1617 on part of the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Pope Leo XIV becomes the third pope to visit the Blue Mosque, following in the footsteps of his immediate predecessors Francis (in 2014) and Benedict XVI (in 2006). Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the ‘Blue Mosque’ in Istanbul, Turkey on November 29, 2025 on the third day of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to Turkey. This mosque was completed in 1617 on part of the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Pope Leo XIV becomes the third pope to visit the Blue Mosque, following in the footsteps of his immediate predecessors Francis (in 2014) and Benedict XVI (in 2006). Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV Visit To Turkiye - Day 3

Pope Leo XIV visits the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, also known as the ‘Blue Mosque’ in Istanbul, Turkey on November 29, 2025 on the third day of the Pope’s Apostolic Journey to Turkey. This mosque was completed in 1617 on part of the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople. Pope Leo XIV becomes the third pope to visit the Blue Mosque, following in the footsteps of his immediate predecessors Francis (in 2014) and Benedict XVI (in 2006). Photo by (EV) Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yuan, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, makes tie-dye designs in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yinmei, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, creates knots on fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

A woman experiences the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yinmei, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, dyes patterns on fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yuan, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, rinses dyed fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yinmei (L), an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, and handicraftsman Duan Lilan dry tie-dye fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

An aerial drone photo shows a scene at a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yinmei (L), an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, and handicraftsman Duan Lilan untie knots on fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yinmei (L), an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, and handicraftsman Duan Lilan untie knots on fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yuan (L), an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, dyes fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yuan, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, makes tie-dye designs in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yuan, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, dyes fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yuan, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, dyes fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yuan, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, makes tie-dye designs in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yinmei, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, unties knots on fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yinmei, an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, dyes patterns on fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Tie-Dye Technique Of Bai Ethnic Group - Chin

Duan Yinmei (R), an inheritor of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, and handicraftsman Duan Lilan create knots on fabrics in a dyehouse in Zhoucheng Village of Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Yunnan Province, November 21, 2025. Known as the hometown of the tie-dye technique of Bai ethnic group, Zhoucheng Village hosts over 200 households engaging in tie-dye businesses, with the number of employees exceeding 4,000. As a traditional folk technique of the Bai ethnic group, tie-dye boasts a history spanning over a thousand years and was included in the first batch of China's national intangible cultural heritage list in 2006. Tying and dyeing are the core steps in the process of making indigo tie-dye products. Artisans use needles and threads to create various patterns on the fabric, which are then dyed with plant-based dyes, resulting in blue backgrounds adorned with vivid white patterns. Photo by Hu Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 5

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 4

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season 3

Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution. This video was shot in Shari, Hokkaido on October 16.

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Japan: Bear Incidents Spike in Northern Regions Ahead of Hibernation Season

A wild bear was spotted running on the sidewalk in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture on Thursday, October 16. Bear incidents have been increasing in northern Japan. Between April 2025 and March 2026, seven people were killed, marking the highest number of fatalities since records began in 2006. Bears become more active in the autumn before hibernation, so the Ministry of the Environment is urging people to exercise caution.

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L'Oreal Legends Gala Benefit For Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - New York City

L'Oreal Legends Gala Benefit For Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - New York City

Diane Keaton attends the L'Oreal Legends Gala to benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund held at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, NY, USA on November 8, 2006. Photo by Gregorio Binuya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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L'Oreal Legends Gala Benefit For Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - New York City

L'Oreal Legends Gala Benefit For Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - New York City

Diane Keaton attends the L'Oreal Legends Gala to benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund held at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, NY, USA on November 8, 2006. Photo by Gregorio Binuya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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L'Oreal Legends Gala Benefit For Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - New York City

L'Oreal Legends Gala Benefit For Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - New York City

(L-R) Diane Keaton, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell, Beyonce, Carol J. Hamilton and Dayle Haddon attend The L'Oreal Legends Gala to benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund held at the Museum of Natural History, in New York City, NY, USA on November 8, 2006. Photo by David Miller/ABACAPRESS.COM

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L'Oreal Legends Gala Benefit For Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - New York City

L'Oreal Legends Gala Benefit For Ovarian Cancer Research Fund - New York City

Diane Keaton attends the L'Oreal Legends Gala to benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund held at the Museum of Natural History in New York City, NY, USA on November 8, 2006. Photo by Gregorio Binuya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

The Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, Ehud Olmert, participates in the 'Dialogue: Gaza: is peace possible?' during the last day of the 'La Toja Forum - Vínculo Atlántico' 2025, at the Eurostars Gran Hotel La Toja, on October 4, 2025, in la Toja, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

The Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, Ehud Olmert, participates in the 'Dialogue: Gaza: is peace possible?' during the last day of the 'La Toja Forum - Vínculo Atlántico' 2025, at the Eurostars Gran Hotel La Toja, on October 4, 2025, in la Toja, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

The Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, Ehud Olmert, participates in the 'Dialogue: Gaza: is peace possible?' during the last day of the 'La Toja Forum - Vínculo Atlántico' 2025, at the Eurostars Gran Hotel La Toja, on October 4, 2025, in la Toja, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

The Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, Ehud Olmert, participates in the 'Dialogue: Gaza: is peace possible?' during the last day of the 'La Toja Forum - Vínculo Atlántico' 2025, at the Eurostars Gran Hotel La Toja, on October 4, 2025, in la Toja, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

Former Israeli PM Ehud Olmert at the La Toja Forum - Spain

The Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009, Ehud Olmert, participates in the 'Dialogue: Gaza: is peace possible?' during the last day of the 'La Toja Forum - Vínculo Atlántico' 2025, at the Eurostars Gran Hotel La Toja, on October 4, 2025, in la Toja, Pontevedra, Galicia, Spain. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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