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Chinese film director Kiwi Chow

Hong Kong pro-democracy director Kiwi Chow speaks during an interview in Hong Kong on Dec. 17, 2025, next to a poster of his latest film, "Deadline," after Hong Kong authorities banned the public screening of the film in the region, citing national security concerns.

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Influencer Wili la Prod Near the BHV Store - Paris

Influencer Wili la Prod questioned by police near the BHV department store. A few weeks ago, the influencer was taken into custody in connection with several gatherings that turned violent in Paris, particularly in Chatelet. The influencer is banned from appearing in the Les Halles neighbourhood until his trial. Paris, November 5, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Influencer Wili la Prod Near the BHV Store - Paris

Influencer Wili la Prod questioned by police near the BHV department store. A few weeks ago, the influencer was taken into custody in connection with several gatherings that turned violent in Paris, particularly in Chatelet. The influencer is banned from appearing in the Les Halles neighbourhood until his trial. Paris, November 5, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Influencer Wili la Prod Near the BHV Store - Paris

Influencer Wili la Prod questioned by police near the BHV department store. A few weeks ago, the influencer was taken into custody in connection with several gatherings that turned violent in Paris, particularly in Chatelet. The influencer is banned from appearing in the Les Halles neighbourhood until his trial. Paris, November 5, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Influencer Wili la Prod Near the BHV Store - Paris

Influencer Wili la Prod questioned by police near the BHV department store. A few weeks ago, the influencer was taken into custody in connection with several gatherings that turned violent in Paris, particularly in Chatelet. The influencer is banned from appearing in the Les Halles neighbourhood until his trial. Paris, November 5, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Influencer Wili la Prod Near the BHV Store - Paris

Influencer Wili la Prod questioned by police near the BHV department store. A few weeks ago, the influencer was taken into custody in connection with several gatherings that turned violent in Paris, particularly in Chatelet. The influencer is banned from appearing in the Les Halles neighbourhood until his trial. Paris, November 5, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Influencer Wili la Prod Near the BHV Store - Paris

Influencer Wili la Prod questioned by police near the BHV department store. A few weeks ago, the influencer was taken into custody in connection with several gatherings that turned violent in Paris, particularly in Chatelet. The influencer is banned from appearing in the Les Halles neighbourhood until his trial. Paris, November 5, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Influencer Wili la Prod Near the BHV Store - Paris

Influencer Wili la Prod questioned by police near the BHV department store. A few weeks ago, the influencer was taken into custody in connection with several gatherings that turned violent in Paris, particularly in Chatelet. The influencer is banned from appearing in the Les Halles neighbourhood until his trial. Paris, November 5, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Influencer Wili la Prod Near the BHV Store - Paris

Influencer Wili la Prod questioned by police near the BHV department store. A few weeks ago, the influencer was taken into custody in connection with several gatherings that turned violent in Paris, particularly in Chatelet. The influencer is banned from appearing in the Les Halles neighbourhood until his trial. Paris, November 5, 2025. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Germany: Pro-Palestine Protesters Clash With Police in Berlin

On Tuesday, October 7, a pro-Palestine gathering on anniversary of the October 7 massacre that was planned at Alexanderplatz was banned by authorities in Berlin. Despite the ban, around 500 people gathered near the City Hall (Rotes Rathaus), which is adjacent to Alexanderplatz. This large, unauthorized gathering led to clashes, attacks, and detentions by police.

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Germany: Hundreds Rally in Berlin After Israel Intercepts Gaza Aid Ships

Around 300 people protested outside Berlin’s central train station on Wednesday evening, October 1, after Israeli naval forces intercepted several aid ships headed for Gaza. Police redirected the demonstrators to Washingtonplatz, where minor clashes occurred, including bottle-throwing and banned chants, leading to a few arrests. The protest dispersed peacefully around 11:30 p.m.

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UK: Mass Arrests as Hundreds Rally Against Palestine Action Ban in London 2

Nearly 900 people were arrested in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday, September 6 for supporting the banned activist group Palestine Action. Police said 857 were detained under the Terrorism Act and 33 for public order offenses, though campaigners insisted the rally was largely peaceful. Human rights groups condemned the arrests as misuse of terrorism laws, while the government defended its stance.

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UK: Mass Arrests as Hundreds Rally Against Palestine Action Ban in London

Nearly 900 people were arrested in London’s Parliament Square on Saturday, September 6 for supporting the banned activist group Palestine Action. Police said 857 were detained under the Terrorism Act and 33 for public order offenses, though campaigners insisted the rally was largely peaceful. Human rights groups condemned the arrests as misuse of terrorism laws, while the government defended its stance.

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Vietnam: Typhoon Kajiki Makes Landfall, Triggers Evacuations and Closures

Tens of thousands were evacuated from Vietnam’s coastal areas as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall on Monday evening, August 25. Schools and airports were closed, and ships were banned from sailing.

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Loi Duplomb in Paris - France

Illustration Loi Duplomb in Paris Les Republicains senator Laurent Duplomb, which allows the reintroduction for certain crops of acetamiprid, a pesticide from the neonicotinoid family, banned in France but authorized in Europe. in Paris, France on August 18, 2025 Photo by Alain Apaydin/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Over 100 Arrested in Protests Supporting Banned Palestine Action

Protests were held across the UK on Saturday, July 19, in support of the banned Palestine Action group. Demonstrations took place in London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol, and Truro, with over 100 arrests nationwide — including 55 in London.

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Illustration - The petition Against The Duplomb Law Exceeds 1 000 000 Signatures

The petition against the Duplomb Law has collected more than a million signatures on the National Assembly's website, forcing MPs to re-discuss the law. The Duplomb Law provides for changes to the rules governing the use of many previously banned pesticides, on July 20, 2025 in France. Photo by Jean-Pierre Nguyen Van Hai-Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The petition Against The Duplomb Law Exceeds 1 000 000 Signatures

The petition against the Duplomb Law has collected more than a million signatures on the National Assembly's website, forcing MPs to re-discuss the law. The Duplomb Law provides for changes to the rules governing the use of many previously banned pesticides, on July 20, 2025 in France. Photo by Jean-Pierre Nguyen Van Hai-Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The petition Against The Duplomb Law Exceeds 1 000 000 Signatures

The petition against the Duplomb Law has collected more than a million signatures on the National Assembly's website, forcing MPs to re-discuss the law. The Duplomb Law provides for changes to the rules governing the use of many previously banned pesticides, on July 20, 2025 in France. Photo by Jean-Pierre Nguyen Van Hai-Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The petition Against The Duplomb Law Exceeds 1 000 000 Signatures

The petition against the Duplomb Law has collected more than a million signatures on the National Assembly's website, forcing MPs to re-discuss the law. The Duplomb Law provides for changes to the rules governing the use of many previously banned pesticides, on July 20, 2025 in France. Photo by Jean-Pierre Nguyen Van Hai-Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - The petition Against The Duplomb Law Exceeds 1 000 000 Signatures

The petition against the Duplomb Law has collected more than a million signatures on the National Assembly's website, forcing MPs to re-discuss the law. The Duplomb Law provides for changes to the rules governing the use of many previously banned pesticides, on July 20, 2025 in France. Photo by Jean-Pierre Nguyen Van Hai-Barbier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Petition Against Duplomb Pesticide Law Hits 800 000 Signatures

Illustration from the French National Assembly's petitions platform. A record-breaking petition for the repeal of the controversial Duplomb Law in France has garnered over 800,000 signatures in just a few days. Launched by 23-year-old student Éléonore Pattery, the petition has been widely supported by anti-Duplomb parties and environmental groups, highlighting public concern over the reintroduction of banned pesticides like acetamiprid. The French National Assembly's petitions platform Citizens can submit and sign petitions to the National Assembly, with those garnering over 100,000 signatures gaining online visibility. Each petition is assigned to one of eight permanent commissions, where it may be debated or classified, and petitions with 500,000 signatures can lead to a public debate. Paris, France on July 20, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Petition Against Duplomb Pesticide Law Hits 800 000 Signatures

Illustration from the French National Assembly's petitions platform. A record-breaking petition for the repeal of the controversial Duplomb Law in France has garnered over 800,000 signatures in just a few days. Launched by 23-year-old student Éléonore Pattery, the petition has been widely supported by anti-Duplomb parties and environmental groups, highlighting public concern over the reintroduction of banned pesticides like acetamiprid. The French National Assembly's petitions platform Citizens can submit and sign petitions to the National Assembly, with those garnering over 100,000 signatures gaining online visibility. Each petition is assigned to one of eight permanent commissions, where it may be debated or classified, and petitions with 500,000 signatures can lead to a public debate. Paris, France on July 20, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Petition Against Duplomb Pesticide Law Hits 700,000 Signatures

Illustration from the French National Assembly's petitions platform. A record-breaking petition for the repeal of the controversial Duplomb Law in France has garnered over 700,000 signatures in just a few days. Launched by 23-year-old student Éléonore Pattery, the petition has been widely supported by anti-Duplomb parties and environmental groups, highlighting public concern over the reintroduction of banned pesticides like acetamiprid. The French National Assembly's petitions platform Citizens can submit and sign petitions to the National Assembly, with those garnering over 100,000 signatures gaining online visibility. Each petition is assigned to one of eight permanent commissions, where it may be debated or classified, and petitions with 500,000 signatures can lead to a public debate. Paris, France on July 20, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Petition Against Duplomb Pesticide Law Hits 700,000 Signatures

Illustration from the French National Assembly's petitions platform. A record-breaking petition for the repeal of the controversial Duplomb Law in France has garnered over 700,000 signatures in just a few days. Launched by 23-year-old student Éléonore Pattery, the petition has been widely supported by anti-Duplomb parties and environmental groups, highlighting public concern over the reintroduction of banned pesticides like acetamiprid. The French National Assembly's petitions platform Citizens can submit and sign petitions to the National Assembly, with those garnering over 100,000 signatures gaining online visibility. Each petition is assigned to one of eight permanent commissions, where it may be debated or classified, and petitions with 500,000 signatures can lead to a public debate. Paris, France on July 20, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Petition Against Duplomb Pesticide Law Hits 700,000 Signatures

Illustration from the French National Assembly's petitions platform. A record-breaking petition for the repeal of the controversial Duplomb Law in France has garnered over 700,000 signatures in just a few days. Launched by 23-year-old student Éléonore Pattery, the petition has been widely supported by anti-Duplomb parties and environmental groups, highlighting public concern over the reintroduction of banned pesticides like acetamiprid. The French National Assembly's petitions platform Citizens can submit and sign petitions to the National Assembly, with those garnering over 100,000 signatures gaining online visibility. Each petition is assigned to one of eight permanent commissions, where it may be debated or classified, and petitions with 500,000 signatures can lead to a public debate. Paris, France on July 20, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Petition Against Duplomb Pesticide Law Hits 700,000 Signatures

Illustration from the French National Assembly's petitions platform. A record-breaking petition for the repeal of the controversial Duplomb Law in France has garnered over 700,000 signatures in just a few days. Launched by 23-year-old student Éléonore Pattery, the petition has been widely supported by anti-Duplomb parties and environmental groups, highlighting public concern over the reintroduction of banned pesticides like acetamiprid. The French National Assembly's petitions platform Citizens can submit and sign petitions to the National Assembly, with those garnering over 100,000 signatures gaining online visibility. Each petition is assigned to one of eight permanent commissions, where it may be debated or classified, and petitions with 500,000 signatures can lead to a public debate. Paris, France on July 20, 2025. Photo by Christopher Charpaud/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris and Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Lazreg Benelhadj, vice-president of the French swimming federation in charge of institutional relations during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Anne Hidalgo, Mayor of Paris during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Pierre Rabadan, Deputy Mayor of Paris in charge of sport, the Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Seine during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Marie Barsacq, Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life during inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bercy Swimming Inauguration - Paris

Inauguration of Bercy swimming and first swims in the Seine River in Paris, France on July 5, 2025. Starting today, July 5, Parisians and visitors alike will be able to take a dip in the Seine in specific areas and for the first time legally after over 100 years. The move marks the fulfillment of a bold promise made back in 1988 by Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac. Swimming in the iconic river had been banned since 1923 due to health and safety concerns, but after decades of cleanup efforts and environmental reforms, the Seine is reopening for public bathing through August 31. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM