Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

Gouda by Candlelight Festival - Netherlands

The 70th anniversary of the lighting of the Christmas tree in Gouda's market square. Gouda by Candlelight is an annual light festival held on a December day since 1956, celebrating the opening of the festive lights on the large Christmas tree in the market square, on December 12, 2025 in Gouda, Netherlands. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko meets Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko meets Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko shakes hands with Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko (C), in Laotian native dress, poses for a photo in front of Pha That Luang, or the Great Stupa, in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko walks to the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko waves to the crowd as she walks to the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the Patuxai war monument in Vientiane on Nov. 18, 2025, as she visits Laos on her first official overseas trip, marking the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit in Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit in Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko arrives at a hotel in Vientiane, Laos, on Nov. 17, 2025, as she begins her first official overseas trip on which she will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is greeted at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is welcomed at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japan Princess Aiko's visit to Laos

Japanese Princess Aiko is welcomed at a hotel in Vientiane on Nov. 17, 2025, upon her arrival in Laos, her first official overseas trip, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. (Pool photo)

Kabuki performance in Saudi Arabia

Kabuki performance in Saudi Arabia

Kabuki actor Nakamura Hayato performs in Riyadh on Nov. 3, 2025, to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Saudi Arabia.

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, waves to the crowds gathering to see him off at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on September 25, 2025. Xi left Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Beijing on Thursday after attending events in celebration of the autonomous region's 70th founding anniversary. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Huanchi/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends a grand gathering in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi, capital of this region in northwest China, on September 25, 2025. Wang Huning, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and head of the central delegation, attended this event and delivered a speech. Cai Qi, director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, was also present at the gathering. Both Wang and Cai are members of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Huanchi/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, waves to the crowds gathering to see him off at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on September 25, 2025. Xi left Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Beijing on Thursday after attending events in celebration of the autonomous region's 70th founding anniversary. Photo by Xinhua/Shen Hong/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, waves to the crowds gathering to see him off at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on September 25, 2025. Xi left Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region for Beijing on Thursday after attending events in celebration of the autonomous region's 70th founding anniversary. Photo by Xinhua/Xie Huanchi/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, attends a grand gathering in celebration of the 70th founding anniversary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi, capital of this region in northwest China, on September 25, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Yan Yan/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

(250924) -- BEIJING, September 24, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a video speech to the United Nations Climate Summit 2025 held in New York on September 24, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Huang Jingwen/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, waves to people while attending a gala marking the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi, the regional capital, on September 24, 2025. Xi joined people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang to watch the gala entitled "Beautiful Xinjiang." Photo by Xinhua/Ding Lin/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, waves to people while attending a gala marking the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi, the regional capital, on September 24, 2025. Xi joined people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang to watch the gala entitled "Beautiful Xinjiang." Photo by Xinhua/Shen Hong/ABACAPRESS.COM

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

President Xi at 70th Founding Anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, waves to people while attending a gala marking the 70th founding anniversary of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in Urumqi, the regional capital, on September 24, 2025. Xi joined people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang to watch the gala entitled "Beautiful Xinjiang." Photo by Xinhua/Xie Huanchi/ABACAPRESS.COM

"Godzilla's footprint" monument in Yokosuka, near Tokyo

"Godzilla's footprint" monument in Yokosuka, near Tokyo

Photo taken on May 29, 2025, shows a monument in the shape of Godzilla's footprint at Kannonzaki Park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. The monument, which is covered with black-and-white tiles, was built in April in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the release of the first film featuring the fire-breathing, city-stomping monster, as the film depicted a scene in which Godzilla was first spotted in waters nearby.

"Godzilla's footprint" monument in Yokosuka, near Tokyo

"Godzilla's footprint" monument in Yokosuka, near Tokyo

Photo taken on May 29, 2025, shows a monument in the shape of Godzilla's footprint at Kannonzaki Park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo. The monument, which is covered with black-and-white tiles, was built in April in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the release of the first film featuring the fire-breathing, city-stomping monster, as the film depicted a scene in which Godzilla was first spotted in waters nearby.

"Godzilla's footprint" monument in Yokosuka, near Tokyo

"Godzilla's footprint" monument in Yokosuka, near Tokyo

Visitors take a rest on a monument in the shape of Godzilla's footprint at Kannonzaki Park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo on July 2, 2025. The monument, which is covered with black-and-white tiles, was built in April in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the release of the first film featuring the fire-breathing, city-stomping monster, as the film depicted a scene in which Godzilla was first spotted in waters nearby.

Illustration - Paris

Illustration - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (4TH DISTRICT). CITY HALL. MONUMENTAL CANVAS DEPICTING GENERAL DE GAULLE ON THE FACADE OF THE TOWN HALL TO MARK THE COMMEMORATION OF THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPEAL OF JUNE 18 Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM