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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

David Moreno during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a tour through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, while the neighbours throw vegetables and greens at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Marcos Ramos during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the neighbours throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

Several people during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a route through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, at the same time as the locals throw vegetables at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Outing of Jarramplas in Piornal - Spain

David Moreno during the departure of Jarramplas, on 19 January 2026, in Piornal, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). Jarramplas is a festival of national tourist interest, in which two eponymous characters make a tour through the streets of Piornal playing a tambourine, while the neighbours throw vegetables and greens at them as a punishment, because in the past Jarramplas was seen as a cattle thief. Photo by Jorge Armestar / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China. (Kyodo)

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China. (Kyodo)

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Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

(251214) -- VANCOUVER, Dec. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual SantaCon event in Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 13, 2025. The annual event is held here on Saturday, with participants dressed as Santa Claus and other holiday characters moving at different locations and bringing a festive atmosphere and holiday cheer to the streets. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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Santa Claus Parade - New Zealand

(251214) -- VANCOUVER, Dec. 14, 2025 (Xinhua) -- People dressed as Santa Claus attend the annual SantaCon event in Vancouver, Canada, Dec. 13, 2025. The annual event is held here on Saturday, with participants dressed as Santa Claus and other holiday characters moving at different locations and bringing a festive atmosphere and holiday cheer to the streets. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

People visit the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

People visit the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

A man visits the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a set of bamboo slips on display during the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a set of bamboo slips on display during the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows a set of bamboo slips on display during the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

People visit the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

This photo taken on Oct. 28, 2025 shows the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Exhibition of Ancient Chinese Bamboo Slips - Wuhan

People visit the exhibition "Ancient Chinese Bamboo and Wooden Slips" at the Hubei Provincial Museum in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, Oct. 28, 2025. Featuring 230 pieces (sets) of bamboo and wooden slips from multiple historical periods, the exhibition opened here on Tuesday. Bamboo and wooden slips, each containing a narrow vertical column of dozens of characters, can be classified as China's earliest form of books. They used to be the most important objects to write on before paper was invented. Photo by Xiao Yijiu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Anti Trump Protest - Washington

Demonstrators dressed as characters from 'The Handmaid's Tale' television show hold signs reading 'shame' during an anti-Trump protest at Union Station in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 2025. Organizers from the FLARE USA organization called for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, the removal of U.S. National Guard troops from the city, the release of the Epstein files and other demands. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Anti Trump Protest - Washington

Demonstrators dressed as characters from 'The Handmaid's Tale' television show hold signs reading 'shame' during an anti-Trump protest at Union Station in Washington, D.C. on September 2, 2025. Organizers from the FLARE USA organization called for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump, the removal of U.S. National Guard troops from the city, the release of the Epstein files and other demands. Photo by Bryan Dozier/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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AI Generated Synthetic Content Identification Method

AI characters captured at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference held in Shanghai, China on July 28, 2025.

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Illustration - Pays Cathare

FRANCE - AUDE (11) VILLEROUGE-TERMENES CASTEL. FRESCO RENDERED REPRESENTING CHARACTERS DISCUSSING DURING A MEAL. IN THE CENTER, BELIBASTE (THE LAST "PARFAIT") AND HIS CATHAR COMPANION PHILIPPE D'ALAIRAC. BELOW, THE COAT OF ARMS OF BERNARD DE FARGES, ARCHBISHOP OF NARBONNE FROM 1311 TO 1341. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Funshot digital toy camera, which allows users to create sticker-like photos decorated with "Hello Kitty" and other Sanrio characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Takara Tommy Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Funshot digital toy camera, which allows users to create sticker-like photos decorated with "Hello Kitty" and other Sanrio characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Takara Tommy Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Tamagotchi Paradise virtual pet, in which users can raise over 50,000 variations of Tamagotchi characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Bandai Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Tamagotchi Paradise virtual pet, in which users can raise over 50,000 variations of Tamagotchi characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Bandai Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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International toy show in Tokyo

Photo taken on Aug. 28, 2025, shows the new Tamagotchi Paradise virtual pet, in which users can raise over 50,000 variations of Tamagotchi characters, exhibited by Japanese toy maker Bandai Co. at the International Tokyo Toy Show at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, AQUITAINE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, BASQUE COUNTRY, , IN JULY 2025, THE VILLAGE OF IRISSARRY CELEBRATED ITS CAVALCADE, A VIBRANT BASQUE TRADITION COMBINING SATIRICAL THEATER, TRADITIONAL DANCES, AND VIBRANT COSTUMES. SET TO A BACKDROP OF LOCAL MUSIC AND HUMOR, THE BOLANTAK, COLORFUL CHARACTERS IN FLAMBOYANT ATTIRE, LED THE PROCESSION. THIS POPULAR FESTIVAL BRINGS TOGETHER GENERATIONS AROUND A FESTIVE AND COMMITTED SHOW, REFLECTING BASQUE CULTURE IN ALL ITS CREATIVITY AND ATTACHMENT TO ITS ROOTS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Pays-Basque

FRANCE, AQUITAINE, PYRENEES ATLANTIQUES, BASQUE COUNTRY, SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ, THE JOALDUN, CHARACTERS OF THE TRADITIONAL BASQUE CARNIVAL, PARADE ON THE SAINT-JEAN-DE-LUZ BEACH WHICH RUNS ALONG THE FAMOUS BAY Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Event to mark 100th anniv. of Koshien Stadium

NISHINOMIYA, Japan, July 18 Kyodo - Characters featured in "Touch," a Japanese high school baseball manga series, are projected on the main board of Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya in the western Japan prefecture of Hyogo during an event marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of the ballpark on Aug. 1, 2022.(Kyodo)

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Opening day of latest "Demon Slayer" movie

Seat covers feature characters of the "Demon Slayer" manga series at the Toho Cinemas Hibiya theater in Tokyo on the opening day of its latest movie on July 18, 2025.

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Opening day of latest "Demon Slayer" movie

Seat covers feature characters of the "Demon Slayer" manga series at the Toho Cinemas Hibiya theater in Tokyo on the opening day of its latest movie on July 18, 2025.

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Opening day of latest "Demon Slayer" movie

Seat covers feature characters of the "Demon Slayer" manga series at the Toho Cinemas Hibiya theater in Tokyo on the opening day of its latest movie on July 18, 2025.

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Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - VATICAN MUSEUMS : THE SISTINE CHAPEL, MASTERPIECE OF MICHELANGELO, WITH, IN PARTICULAR, THE CREATION OF THE SUN AND THE MOON, THE CREATION OF MAN (WITH ADAM AND EVE), ORIGINAL SIN OR THE FLOOD. MICHELANGELO WORKED THERE SECRETLY FOR YEARS. IT IS SAID THAT IT TOOK ONLY 450 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE LAST JUDGMENT (LOW CENTER) DESPITE THE MULTITUDE OF DETAILS AND CHARACTERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - VATICAN MUSEUMS : THE SISTINE CHAPEL, MASTERPIECE OF MICHELANGELO, WITH, IN PARTICULAR, THE CREATION OF THE SUN AND THE MOON, THE CREATION OF MAN (WITH ADAM AND EVE), ORIGINAL SIN OR THE FLOOD. MICHELANGELO WORKED THERE SECRETLY FOR YEARS. IT IS SAID THAT IT TOOK ONLY 450 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE LAST JUDGMENT (BACKGROUND, LOW CENTER) DESPITE THE MULTITUDE OF DETAILS AND CHARACTERS. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Cathares

FRANCE - AUDE (11) VILLEROUGE-TERMENES CASTEL. FRESCO RENDERED REPRESENTING CHARACTERS DISCUSSING DURING A MEAL. IN THE CENTER, BELIBASTE (THE LAST "PARFAIT") AND HIS CATHAR COMPANION PHILIPPE D'ALAIRAC. BELOW, THE COAT OF ARMS OF BERNARD DE FARGES, ARCHBISHOP OF NARBONNE FROM 1311 TO 1341. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Spain: Giant Puppets Parade Through Pamplona During San Fermín Festival

The traditional Gigantes y Cabezudos parade took place in Pamplona during the San Fermín festival on Monday, July 7.

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Summer 2025 at Warner Park & Beach - Madrid

Animated characters at Madrid Warner Beach Park, July 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). New for this summer season, Parque Warner Madrid features several new attractions, including a new nighttime show with drones and special effects titled "Justice League: Rise of the Penguin," new musicals in the Hollywood Theater and Old West Territory, and the park's first Pride celebration. To alleviate the heat, Warner Park features Warner Beach Park has more than 13 water attractions, with high-speed slides for the more daring to moderate-intensity rides and quiet experiences for the little ones. Photo by Jesus Hellin/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aircraft Carrier Shandong Sailing In Hong Kong Waters

A drone photo shows officers and soldiers spelling out Chinese characters "secure country, sweet home" on aircraft carrier Shandong's flight deck in Hong Kong waters, south China, July 3, 2025. A fleet of the Chinese People's Liberation Army PLA Navy led by the aircraft carrier Shandong arrived in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region HKSAR on Thursday morning, kicking off a five-day visit. The aircraft carrier and the Yan'an missile destroyer were anchored near the west end of the Victoria Harbor, while the Zhanjiang missile destroyer and the Yuncheng missile frigate docked at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison's naval base in Stonecutters Island. This is the Shandong's first visit to Hong Kong. From Friday to Sunday, the Shandong, the Zhanjiang and the Yuncheng will host open tours, lectures, drill demonstrations and other exchange activities.(Photo by Pu Haiyang//Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM