Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

A ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the Japan Sumo Association's founding is held at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena in Tokyo on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people, including grand champions Onosato and Hoshoryu, attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Sumo association marks 100th anniversary

Japan Sumo Association head Hakkaku (3rd from L) and two grand champions -- Onosato (2nd from L) and Hoshoryu (3rd from R) -- open the cask during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the association's founding at the Ryogoku Kokugikan sumo arena on Dec. 23, 2025. About 800 people attended the ceremony commemorating the establishment of the association's predecessor organization on Dec. 28, 1925.

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Brandon Ingram (3) drives at Boston Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez (28) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

NBA - Toronto Raptors v Washington Wizards

Toronto Raptors' Brandon Ingram (3) drives at Boston Celtics' Hugo Gonzalez (28) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene at Madrid City Hall - Spain

Nativity Scene installed at the Madrid City Hall, on December 20, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Nativity Scene, inaugurated last November 28, will be open to the public until next January 4. The formation is original of the craftsman José Luis Mayo and has more than 200 figures and 20 constructions. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Monkey Snatches Man’s Snacks at Guizhou Temple

On November 28, in Guizhou, China, a video captured a monkey jumping onto a table at a temple to steal a man's snacks. The man attempted to chase the animal, but the monkey fled quickly with the loot.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre

Linping Grand Theatre (formerly called HangzhouYuhang Grand Theater) in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on October 28, 2025.

Metax Stock

Metax Stock

Viewers watch various AI and GPU chips launched by Metax at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 28, 2025.

Metax Stock

Metax Stock

Metax booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 28, 2025.

Metax Stock

Metax Stock

Viewers watch Metax's high-density AI computing cabinet at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 28, 2025.

Metax Stock

Metax Stock

Viewers watch various AI and GPU chips launched by Metax at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 28, 2025.

Metax Stock

Metax Stock

Metax booth at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 28, 2025.

Metax Stock

Metax Stock

Viewers watch various AI and GPU chips launched by Metax at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China on July 28, 2025.

41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala

41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala

Actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife of 36 years Michele Singer Reiner, 68 were found stabbed to death at their home Brentwood, California home on December 14, 2025.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Michele Singer Reiner, Rob Reiner, Jake Reiner, Romy Reiner and Nick Reiner 41st Annual Chaplin Award Gala - Held at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center on April 28, 2014. Photo bySteven Bergman/AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

2018 White House Correspondents Dinner Arrivals

2018 White House Correspondents Dinner Arrivals

Rob Reiber and Michele Singer Reiner arrive for the 2018 White House Correspondents Association Annual Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM (RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

2018 White House Correspondents Dinner Arrivals

2018 White House Correspondents Dinner Arrivals

Rob Reiber and Michele Singer Reiner arrive for the 2018 White House Correspondents Association Annual Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel on Saturday, April 28, 2018. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM (RESTRICTION: NO New York or New Jersey Newspapers or newspapers within a 75 mile radius of New York City)

RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

Mstapéré following the 2024 Cyclone Chido on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on November 28, 2025. Chido, the most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in the last 90 years, hit France's poorest department on December 14, 2024, causing colossal damage. Mayotte. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

Mtsapéré following the 2024 Cyclone Chido on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, on November 28, 2025. Chido, the most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in the last 90 years, hit France's poorest department on December 14, 2024, causing colossal damage. Mayotte. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

Mtsapéré following the 2024 Cyclone Chido on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on November 28, 2025. Chido, the most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in the last 90 years, hit France's poorest department on December 14, 2024, causing colossal damage. Mayotte. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

Mtsapéré following the 2024 Cyclone Chido on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on November 28, 2025. Chido, the most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in the last 90 years, hit France's poorest department on December 14, 2024, causing colossal damage. Mayotte. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

Mtsapéré following the 2024 Cyclone Chido on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on November 28, 2025. Chido, the most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in the last 90 years, hit France's poorest department on December 14, 2024, causing colossal damage. Mayotte. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

Mtsapéré following the 2024 Cyclone Chido on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on November 28, 2025. Chido, the most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in the last 90 years, hit France's poorest department on December 14, 2024, causing colossal damage. Mayotte. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

One Year After Cyclone Chido - Mayotte

Mtsapéré following the 2024 Cyclone Chido on the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte on November 28, 2025. Chido, the most devastating cyclone to hit Mayotte in the last 90 years, hit France's poorest department on December 14, 2024, causing colossal damage. Mayotte. Photo by David Lemor/ABACAPRESS.COM

Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Star Explosion Reveals New Space Ingredients

Handout - Scientists have spotted chlorine and potassium hiding inside the remains of a blown-up star for the first time. Using Japan’s XRISM space telescope, they found these elements inside the giant cloud of debris left behind by the supernova called Cassiopeia A. The explosion happened about 11,000 light-years from Earth, but it is still giving up new secrets today. The find shows how stars don’t just light up the sky, they also make many of the elements that help build planets and life. Even long after a star explodes, it can still teach us something new about the universe. This discovery was published in a scientific paper on December 4 this year, and the image was released on January 28, 2024, using data from NASA’s Chandra telescope along with Hubble, Webb and Spitzer. Photo by Image credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Optical: NASA/ESA/STScI; IR: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Milisavljevic et al., NASA/JPL/CalTech; Image Processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Schmidt and K. Arcand via ABACAPRESS.COM

CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Cosenza Calcio vs AZ Picerno

CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Cosenza Calcio vs AZ Picerno

Christian Kouan (28 Cosenza) in action during the Serie C football match between Cosenza and AZ Picerno at San Vito-Marulla Stadium, Cosenza, Italy.

CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Cosenza Calcio vs AZ Picerno

CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Cosenza Calcio vs AZ Picerno

Christian Kouan (28 Cosenza) in action during the Serie C football match between Cosenza and AZ Picerno at San Vito-Marulla Stadium, Cosenza, Italy.