US Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

Members of the Golden Knights parachute over a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

US Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

US Army’s 250th birthday celebration in Washington DC

Members of the Golden Knights parachute over a military parade commemorating the 250 anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, DC, USA, 14 June 2025. The parade, which happens to coincide with US President Trump’s 79th birthday, is expected to cost up to $45 million and feature 6,600 soldiers, 50 helicopters and 60-ton M1 Abrams battle tanks.

12 Killed and 45 Injured After Bus Overturns - South Africa

12 Killed and 45 Injured After Bus Overturns - South Africa

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows staff members cleaning the site of a bus accident in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province on March 11, 2025. At least 12 people were killed and 45 others injured on Tuesday morning after a bus overturned in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

12 Killed and 45 Injured After Bus Overturns - South Africa

12 Killed and 45 Injured After Bus Overturns - South Africa

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows staff members cleaning the site of a bus accident in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province on March 11, 2025. At least 12 people were killed and 45 others injured on Tuesday morning after a bus overturned in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

12 Killed and 45 Injured After Bus Overturns - South Africa

12 Killed and 45 Injured After Bus Overturns - South Africa

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows staff members cleaning the site of a bus accident in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province on March 11, 2025. At least 12 people were killed and 45 others injured on Tuesday morning after a bus overturned in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

12 Killed and 45 Injured After Bus Overturns - South Africa

12 Killed and 45 Injured After Bus Overturns - South Africa

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows staff members cleaning the site of a bus accident in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province on March 11, 2025. At least 12 people were killed and 45 others injured on Tuesday morning after a bus overturned in South Africa's northeastern Gauteng Province. Photo by Shiraaz Mohamed/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

ChineseToday | Captain and his ferry of hopes in SW China

ChineseToday | Captain and his ferry of hopes in SW China

(240718) -- CHONGQING, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cao Lifang (C) and other crew members prepare to help passengers get on board at a stop of the route of "Yu Zhong Ke 2180" ferry in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 10, 2024. "Yu Zhong Ke 2180" ferry remains the last "water bus" running between Yangdu and Xishan wharfs in Zhongxian County of Chongqing. Every day at 6: 30 a.m., the ferry departs on time carrying farmers with baskets of farm produce to urban area to start their business. Qin Dayi, the 45-year-old captain of the ferry, has sailed on the river for over a decade. The ferry offers a journey essential to many, though it was once on the verge of vanishing. In 2016, a new expressway reduced the travel time by bus to just 50 minutes, compared to the two-hour boat journey. Most residents switched to bus travel, but many farmers still preferred the boat, which accommodated their bulky baskets and live animals. The fare is also much cheaper. With the decline in passenger

ChineseToday | Captain and his ferry of hopes in SW China

ChineseToday | Captain and his ferry of hopes in SW China

(240718) -- CHONGQING, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Crew members provide free breakfast to passengers on "Yu Zhong Ke 2180" ferry in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 10, 2024. "Yu Zhong Ke 2180" ferry remains the last "water bus" running between Yangdu and Xishan wharfs in Zhongxian County of Chongqing. Every day at 6: 30 a.m., the ferry departs on time carrying farmers with baskets of farm produce to urban area to start their business. Qin Dayi, the 45-year-old captain of the ferry, has sailed on the river for over a decade. The ferry offers a journey essential to many, though it was once on the verge of vanishing. In 2016, a new expressway reduced the travel time by bus to just 50 minutes, compared to the two-hour boat journey. Most residents switched to bus travel, but many farmers still preferred the boat, which accommodated their bulky baskets and live animals. The fare is also much cheaper. With the decline in passenger numbers, the fleet of ferries dwindled until only

ChineseToday | Captain and his ferry of hopes in SW China

ChineseToday | Captain and his ferry of hopes in SW China

(240718) -- CHONGQING, July 18, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Cao Lifang and other crew members help passengers board safely at a stop of the route of "Yu Zhong Ke 2180" ferry in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality, July 10, 2024. "Yu Zhong Ke 2180" ferry remains the last "water bus" running between Yangdu and Xishan wharfs in Zhongxian County of Chongqing. Every day at 6: 30 a.m., the ferry departs on time carrying farmers with baskets of farm produce to urban area to start their business. Qin Dayi, the 45-year-old captain of the ferry, has sailed on the river for over a decade. The ferry offers a journey essential to many, though it was once on the verge of vanishing. In 2016, a new expressway reduced the travel time by bus to just 50 minutes, compared to the two-hour boat journey. Most residents switched to bus travel, but many farmers still preferred the boat, which accommodated their bulky baskets and live animals. The fare is also much cheaper. With the decline in passenger numbers, the f

Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon

STORY: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mini-marathon in Bamiyan City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD TAQQI TAQADOSI, Organizer of the mini-marathon 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): BAHAR ALIZADA, 10-year-old competitor in the mini-marathon 4. various of young competitors in the mini-marathon in Bamiyan City STORYLINE: Some clad in simple sandals, Afghan children from the Bamiyan Valley set off on a run in front of the UNESCO-listed giant Buddhas site, an iconic symbol of Afghanistan's rich cultural history. The event, which commenced on Saturday, was a mini-marathon organized by Afghan and Chinese archaeologists, including members from Bamyan University, Shanghai University, and Shanghai International Studies University. The marathon aimed to raise local awareness of the urgent need to protect cultural relics in this war-torn country,

1 dead, 30 injured after Singapore airliner hits severe turbulence

STORY: 1 dead, 30 injured after Singapore airliner hits severe turbulence SHOOTING TIME: May 21, 2024 DATELINE: May 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the flight SQ321 landing 2. various of emergency responders wait for passengers outside the Suvarnabhumi Airport STORYLINE: Severe turbulence on the Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore has left one passenger dead and 30 others injured, forcing an emergency landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand's capital Bangkok on Tuesday, Thai authorities said. The Boeing 777-300ER jet experienced severe turbulence en route and was forced to divert to Bangkok, where it landed at 3:45 p.m. local time, Singapore Airlines said in a statement. There were a total of 211 passengers and 18 crew members on board the flight, according to the airline. The injured passengers, including seven in critical condition, were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment, said Kittipong Kittikachorn, general

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

Gabriel Attal At Questions To The Government - Paris

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal speaks during a session of questions to the government at The National Assembly in Paris, France on April 3, 2024. For the first time, the National Assembly will be experimenting with a new form of government question time (QAG). The Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, will be on his own for 45 minutes to answer questions from Members of Parliament. Yaël Braun-Pivet, the President of the Assembly, has proposed this new face-to-face format in order to revitalise this short Wednesday session, which is very often deserted compared to the traditional Tuesday session at 3 pm. The formula is reminiscent of Prime Minister's Questions, held every Wednesday in the House of Commons in England. Photo by Eliot Blondet / ABACAPRESS.COM

Giving expats a home away from home: Romanian volunteer in China's Shenzhen

STORY: Giving expats a home away from home: Romanian volunteer in China's Shenzhen SHOOTING TIME: June 1/18/20, 2023 DATELINE: Feb. 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:45 LOCATION: SHENZHEN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Sava Tomoiaga working 2. SOUNDBITE (English): SAVA TOMOIAGA, Romanian expat STORYLINE: Sava Tomoiaga from Romania has been living in China's Shenzhen since 1998. She is now chairperson of SWIC, a nongovernmental organization that works to help newly arrived expats adapt to local life. SOUNDBITE (English): SAVA TOMOIAGA, Romanian expat "Some coincidences made me come to Shenzhen in 1998 and work as a teacher in an international school. To my surprise, I also discovered my new vocation in Shenzhen. I was very keen on social activity. I found and joined SWIC, Shenzhen Women's International Club. In my opinion, the mission of SWIC is to give people a home far away from home. There are many activities that members can join. Now we have activities like hiking, cycling, cooking class, bo

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows a view of the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, east Ch

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Oct. 22, 2023 shows artists performing during the opening ceremony of the 4th Asian Para Games in Hangzhou of east China's Zhejiang Province. (Xin

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

TOP 10 WORLD SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231229) -- BEIJING, Dec. 29, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of international sports news in 2023: The 19th Asian Games was held from September 23 to October 8 in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang Province. With breakdancing and esports making their debuts as official medal sports, the Hangzhou Asian Games featured 40 sports, 61 disciplines and 481 events, with participation from over 10,000 athletes from all 45 Olympic Council of Asia members. China clinched 201 gold, 111 silver and 71 bronze medals, finishing atop the medal tally and bettering its previous best record of 199 golds at the 2010 edition in Guangzhou. The 4th Asian Para Games took place in Hangzhou from October 22 to 28, with China winning 214 golds and 521 overall to top the medal tally for the fourth consecutive time. This file photo taken on Sept. 23, 2023 shows flag bearers carring the Chinese national flag into the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium during the opening ceremony of

CHINA-PLA NAVY-ESCORT MISSION-15 YEARS (CN)

CHINA-PLA NAVY-ESCORT MISSION-15 YEARS (CN)

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Staff members aboard an escorted Chinese deep-sea fishing boat fly banners to express their affection for motherland China and appreciation for Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on June 4, 2022. Since December 2008, China has been dispatching naval ships to carry out vessel protection operations in the Gulf of Aden and the waters off Somalia. Over the past 15 years, 45 consecutive fleets, 150 vessels and 35,000 personnel of the PLA Navy have joined the efforts, escorting more than 7,200 Chinese and foreign vessels, including 12 World Food Program ships. TO GO WITH "China Focus: Chinese navy's 15-year quest for peace in Gulf of Aden, waters off Somalia" (Photo by Yang Jie/Xinhua)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-TIANJIN-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESEARCHER (CN)

(ChineseToday) CHINA-TIANJIN-BEIJING-GREAT WALL-RESEARCHER (CN)

(231215) -- TIANJIN, Dec. 15, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Zhe and his team members discuss the progress of their project at their workshop in Tianjin, north China, July 25, 2023. Li Zhe, 45, guest researcher at the School of Architecture at Tianjin University, dedicates his time to preserving images of the Great Wall, a cultural relic. In an effort to preserve the images of the Great Wall and ensure the sustainable use of the data, a research team with the School of Architecture at Tianjin University initiated a project in late 2018 that involves the use of the latest technology as drones to collect "the most complete possible real-scene three-dimensional images of the Great Wall". By capturing successive scanning-quality images and utilizing software to create three-dimensional models, this project produces indepth revelation of the relic site that can be applied in various research fields as discovery of hidden resources, showcasing cultural relics, investigating areas of damage, and analyzing the causes of ha

Elysee Brings Back Public Changing Of Guard - Paris

Elysee Brings Back Public Changing Of Guard - Paris

Members of the French Republican Guard march during the Guard Mounting ceremony in front of the Elysee Palace in Paris on November 7, 2023. Two sections of the French Republican Guard of 16 soldiers marched along nearby Avenue de Marigny and Rue de l'Elysee and meet outside the Elysee gates on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore. There the section leaders saluted each other and exchange orders before entering the palace for their 24-hour duty. The public changing of the guard outside the Elysee was first held in 1909 every day at 7:45 am, but discontinued in 1996. The Republican Guard, a military unit of 3,400 soldiers, is charged with the protection of official buildings in France and wide-ranging protocol duties. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Elysee Brings Back Public Changing Of Guard - Paris

Elysee Brings Back Public Changing Of Guard - Paris

Members of the French Republican Guard march during the Guard Mounting ceremony in front of the Elysee Palace in Paris on November 7, 2023. Two sections of the French Republican Guard of 16 soldiers marched along nearby Avenue de Marigny and Rue de l'Elysee and meet outside the Elysee gates on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore. There the section leaders saluted each other and exchange orders before entering the palace for their 24-hour duty. The public changing of the guard outside the Elysee was first held in 1909 every day at 7:45 am, but discontinued in 1996. The Republican Guard, a military unit of 3,400 soldiers, is charged with the protection of official buildings in France and wide-ranging protocol duties. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Elysee Brings Back Public Changing Of Guard - Paris

Elysee Brings Back Public Changing Of Guard - Paris

Members of the French Republican Guard march during the Guard Mounting ceremony in front of the Elysee Palace in Paris on November 7, 2023. Two sections of the French Republican Guard of 16 soldiers marched along nearby Avenue de Marigny and Rue de l'Elysee and meet outside the Elysee gates on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore. There the section leaders saluted each other and exchange orders before entering the palace for their 24-hour duty. The public changing of the guard outside the Elysee was first held in 1909 every day at 7:45 am, but discontinued in 1996. The Republican Guard, a military unit of 3,400 soldiers, is charged with the protection of official buildings in France and wide-ranging protocol duties. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

Elysee Brings Back Public Changing Of Guard - Paris

Elysee Brings Back Public Changing Of Guard - Paris

Members of the French Republican Guard march during the Guard Mounting ceremony in front of the Elysee Palace in Paris on November 7, 2023. Two sections of the French Republican Guard of 16 soldiers marched along nearby Avenue de Marigny and Rue de l'Elysee and meet outside the Elysee gates on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore. There the section leaders saluted each other and exchange orders before entering the palace for their 24-hour duty. The public changing of the guard outside the Elysee was first held in 1909 every day at 7:45 am, but discontinued in 1996. The Republican Guard, a military unit of 3,400 soldiers, is charged with the protection of official buildings in France and wide-ranging protocol duties. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM