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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Fairness in women's competitions became a focal issue worldwide as sports bodies reviewed eligibility standards. Under Coventry's leadership, the IOC oversaw extensive discussions on transgender participation and women's events, establishing expert and international federation working groups to reassess the qualification criteria. In 2025, international federations including World Boxing and World Athletics introduced genetic testing to confirm athletes' biological sex, aiming to strengthen fairness and transparency in women's competitions. This file photo taken on Aug. 9, 2024 shows gold medalist Imane Khelif of Algeria attending the victory ceremony for the women's boxing 66kg at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Photo by Jiang Wenyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GLOBAL AI PLAYER CARNIVAL in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 27, 2025 - A tourist takes photos of the first ever AI plush pet robot, Ropet, which combines artificial intelligence and simulated biological aesthetics, at GLOBAL AI PLAYER CARNIVAL&WEST BUND INTERNATIONAL TECH CONSUMER CARNIVAL in Shanghai, China on October 27, 2025.

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GLOBAL AI PLAYER CARNIVAL in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - OCTOBER 27, 2025 - The first ever AI plush pet robot, Ropet, which combines artificial intelligence and simulated biological aesthetics, at GLOBAL AI PLAYER CARNIVAL&WEST BUND INTERNATIONAL TECH CONSUMER CARNIVAL in Shanghai, China on October 27, 2025.

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"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

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"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

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"Evil Unbound" poster in Beijing

Photo taken on Oct. 17, 2025, shows a poster of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" about one month after its release at a movie theater in Beijing. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

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"Evil Unbound" released in China

Photo shows an advertisement of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" at a movie theater in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2025, the 94th anniversary of the Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of China's northeast through 1945, ahead of its release later in the day. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

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"Evil Unbound" released in China

Photo shows an advertisement of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" at a movie theater in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2025, the 94th anniversary of the Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of China's northeast through 1945, ahead of its release later in the day. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

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"Evil Unbound" released in China

Photo shows an advertisement of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" at a movie theater in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2025, the 94th anniversary of the Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of China's northeast through 1945, ahead of its release later in the day. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

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"Evil Unbound" released in China

Photo shows an advertisement of Chinese war-themed film "Evil Unbound" at a movie theater in Beijing on Sept. 18, 2025, the 94th anniversary of the Mukden Incident that led to Japan's occupation of China's northeast through 1945, ahead of its release later in the day. The film tells the story of the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731, which conducted human experiments on prisoners of war for biological and chemical warfare research in China during World War II.

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2025 Yantai International Nuclear Power Industry and Equipment Expo in Yantai

YANTAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 - Visitors learn about the tunnel sea biological cleaning and collection robots for nuclear power plants at the 2025 Yantai International Nuclear Power Industry and Equipment Expo, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on September 15, 2025.

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Black-necked cranes are seen at a reservoir in Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Feb. 20, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the plateau's wild

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane keeps its baby warm under its body while the other remains vigilant at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane is seen at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the plateau's wild

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane checks its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the platea

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane tries to keep a fishing gull away from its nest in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Black-necked cranes take turns to take care of their baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 4, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

Black-necked cranes are seen at a reservoir in Lhunzhub County of Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, March 8, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the plateau's wild

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Wetlands Guard Bird Species from Plateau to Urban Landscape - China

A black-necked crane takes care of its baby at a wetland in Xainza County of Nagqu City, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, June 5, 2025. As an important part of the world's ecosystem, wetland plays a huge role in many aspects including ecology, environment, economy and society. Known as an extra lung for Londoners, the London Wetland Centre is an urban ecological paradise transformed from industrial wasteland on the banks of the River Thames. The site was formerly four reservoirs operated by the Thames Water Company, which supplied drinking water to the southwest of London. The London Wetland Centre began construction in 1995 and was completed and opened to the public in 2000. Visitors to the centre can observe numerous endangered bird species, with over 200 species observed and recorded in the area, embodying a harmonious balance between urban life and nature. The unique geographical environment of Xizang nurtures distinct biological communities, housing many rare species. In efforts to protect the

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Chambered Nautilus giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo crossed the HKRI Taikoo Hui mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Chambered Nautilus giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo crossed the HKRI Taikoo Hui mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Giant Squid, a giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo, crossed HKRI Taikoo Hui Mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Chambered Nautilus giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo crossed the HKRI Taikoo Hui mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Giant Squid, a giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo, crossed HKRI Taikoo Hui Mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Chambered Nautilus giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo crossed the HKRI Taikoo Hui mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Giant Squid giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo crossed the HKRI Taikoo Hui mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Sea Angel giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo crossed the HKRI Taikoo Hui mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Sea Slug giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo crossed the HKRI Taikoo Hui mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Giant Marine Biological Art Installation

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 29, 2025 - The Sea Angel giant Marine biological art installation created by Chinese artist Chen Tianzhuo crossed the HKRI Taikoo Hui mall in Shanghai, China on June 29, 2025.

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Iranian Ballistic Missiles Attack On Israel - Tel Aviv

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, central Israel, on June 22, 2025. Ballistic missiles fired from Iran into central and northern Israel on Sunday morning wounded 26 people, two of whom in moderate condition, Israel's national emergency service Magen David Adom reported. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Sunday confirmed the attack, saying that the fresh wave of attacks targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and a biological research center, among others. In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, it also announced the beginning of its 20th wave of strikes against targets inside Israel. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Ballistic Missiles Attack On Israel - Tel Aviv

This photo taken on June 22, 2025 shows buildings damaged in an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, central Israel. Ballistic missiles fired from Iran into central and northern Israel on Sunday morning wounded 26 people, two of whom in moderate condition, Israel's national emergency service Magen David Adom reported. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Sunday confirmed the attack, saying that the fresh wave of attacks targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and a biological research center, among others. In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, it also announced the beginning of its 20th wave of strikes against targets inside Israel. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Ballistic Missiles Attack On Israel - Tel Aviv

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, central Israel, on June 22, 2025. Ballistic missiles fired from Iran into central and northern Israel on Sunday morning wounded 26 people, two of whom in moderate condition, Israel's national emergency service Magen David Adom reported. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Sunday confirmed the attack, saying that the fresh wave of attacks targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and a biological research center, among others. In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, it also announced the beginning of its 20th wave of strikes against targets inside Israel. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Ballistic Missiles Attack On Israel - Tel Aviv

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, central Israel, on June 22, 2025. Ballistic missiles fired from Iran into central and northern Israel on Sunday morning wounded 26 people, two of whom in moderate condition, Israel's national emergency service Magen David Adom reported. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Sunday confirmed the attack, saying that the fresh wave of attacks targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and a biological research center, among others. In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, it also announced the beginning of its 20th wave of strikes against targets inside Israel. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Iranian Ballistic Missiles Attack On Israel - Tel Aviv

Israeli security and rescue forces work at the site of an Iranian missile attack in Tel Aviv, central Israel, on June 22, 2025. Ballistic missiles fired from Iran into central and northern Israel on Sunday morning wounded 26 people, two of whom in moderate condition, Israel's national emergency service Magen David Adom reported. Iran's Islamic Revolution Guards Corps on Sunday confirmed the attack, saying that the fresh wave of attacks targeted Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv and a biological research center, among others. In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, it also announced the beginning of its 20th wave of strikes against targets inside Israel. Photo by Tomer Neuberg/JINI via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International Day for Biological Diversity

Elk herds forage in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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International Day for Biological Diversity

Elk herds forage in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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International Day for Biological Diversity

Elk herds forage in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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International Day for Biological Diversity

A herd of elk waded across the river in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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International Day for Biological Diversity

A herd of elk waded across the river in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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International Day for Biological Diversity

Elk herds forage in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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International Day for Biological Diversity

Elk herds forage in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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International Day for Biological Diversity

Elk herds forage in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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International Day for Biological Diversity

Elk herds forage in Zhenhu National Wetland Park in Taizhou City, Jiangsu Province, China on May 22, 2025.

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Drill conducted ahead of 30th anniv. of AUM subway sarin gas attack

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct a drill against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attacks together with firefighters and police officers in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2025, ahead of the 30th anniversary on March 20 of the AUM Shinrikyo cult's sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system that killed 14 people and injured over 6,000 others. About 190 people took part in the drill, conducted simulating chemical substances being sprayed inside a subway train.

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Drill conducted ahead of 30th anniv. of AUM subway sarin gas attack

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct a drill against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attacks together with firefighters and police officers in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2025, ahead of the 30th anniversary on March 20 of the AUM Shinrikyo cult's sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system that killed 14 people and injured over 6,000 others. About 190 people took part in the drill, conducted simulating chemical substances being sprayed inside a subway train.

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Drill conducted ahead of 30th anniv. of AUM subway sarin gas attack

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct a drill against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attacks together with firefighters and police officers in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2025, ahead of the 30th anniversary on March 20 of the AUM Shinrikyo cult's sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system that killed 14 people and injured over 6,000 others. About 190 people took part in the drill, conducted simulating chemical substances being sprayed inside a subway train.

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Drill conducted ahead of 30th anniv. of AUM subway sarin gas attack

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conduct a drill against nuclear, biological and chemical weapons attacks together with firefighters and police officers in Tokyo on Feb. 21, 2025, ahead of the 30th anniversary on March 20 of the AUM Shinrikyo cult's sarin nerve gas attack on the Tokyo subway system that killed 14 people and injured over 6,000 others. About 190 people took part in the drill, conducted simulating chemical substances being sprayed inside a subway train.