Bucharest Robofest - Romania

Bucharest Robofest - Romania

A participant prepares his robot for a contest during the 4th edition of the Robofest, a technology festival, at the Politehnica University of Bucharest in Bucharest, Romania, on November 1, 2025. The three-day festival including the 16th edition of the Robochallenge is held here from Oct. 31 to on November 2. Photo by Cristian Cristel /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bucharest Robofest - Romania

Bucharest Robofest - Romania

A participant prepares her robot for a contest during the 4th edition of the Robofest, a technology festival, at the Politehnica University of Bucharest in Bucharest, Romania, on November 1, 2025. The three-day festival including the 16th edition of the Robochallenge is held here from Oct. 31 to on November 2. Photo by Cristian Cristel /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bucharest Robofest - Romania

Bucharest Robofest - Romania

A participant manipulates his humanoid robot head during the 4th edition of the Robofest, a technology festival, at the Politehnica University of Bucharest in Bucharest, Romania, on November 1, 2025. The three-day festival including the 16th edition of the Robochallenge is held here from Oct. 31 to on November 2. Photo by Cristian Cristel /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Bucharest Robofest - Romania

Bucharest Robofest - Romania

A boy listens to a participant introducing a robot during the 4th edition of the Robofest, a technology festival, at the Politehnica University of Bucharest in Bucharest, Romania, on November 1, 2025. The three-day festival including the 16th edition of the Robochallenge is held here from Oct. 31 to on November 2. Photo by Cristian Cristel /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

A participant with facial makeup takes part in the Catrinas Parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on October 26, 2025. The Catrinas Parade was held on Sunday ahead of the Day of the Dead. Photo by Zhang Lei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

A participant with facial makeup takes part in the Catrinas Parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on October 26, 2025. The Catrinas Parade was held on Sunday ahead of the Day of the Dead. Photo by Francisco Canedo/ /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

A participant with facial makeup takes part in the Catrinas Parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on October 26, 2025. The Catrinas Parade was held on Sunday ahead of the Day of the Dead. Photo by Francisco Canedo/ /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

A participant with facial makeup takes part in the Catrinas Parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on October 26, 2025. The Catrinas Parade was held on Sunday ahead of the Day of the Dead. Photo by Francisco Canedo/ /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

A participant with facial makeup takes part in the Catrinas Parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on October 26, 2025. The Catrinas Parade was held on Sunday ahead of the Day of the Dead. Photo by Francisco Canedo/ /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

A participant with facial makeup takes part in the Catrinas Parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on October 26, 2025. The Catrinas Parade was held on Sunday ahead of the Day of the Dead. Photo by Francisco Canedo/ /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

The Catrinas Parade - Mexico

A participant with facial makeup takes part in the Catrinas Parade in Mexico City, capital of Mexico, on October 26, 2025. The Catrinas Parade was held on Sunday ahead of the Day of the Dead. Photo by Francisco Canedo/ /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

May Day Rally - LA

May Day Rally - LA

A participant wearing a stormtrooper's costume is among the thousands of people who fill the streets of Los Angeles, California on May 1, 2025 to attend the rally of May Day, also known as Workers' Day. In addition to calling for workers rights, the rally turned to a stage to criticize Trump's decision including his immigration policies. Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Exhibition at Kyiv War Museum celebrates Ukraines coat of arms

Exhibition at Kyiv War Museum celebrates Ukraines coat of arms

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19, 2025 - A hard helmet with a drawing of Ukrainian painter and Poet Taras Shevchenko and a scarf with Ukraines coat of arms that belonged to a Revolution of Dignity participant are displayed at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War on the Day of the National Emblem of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

Exhibition at Kyiv War Museum celebrates Ukraines coat of arms

Exhibition at Kyiv War Museum celebrates Ukraines coat of arms

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 19, 2025 - A shield of a Revolution of Dignity participant features the Trident, which is the main element of the Great State Coat of Arms of Ukraine, during the Sign on the Shield exhibition at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War on the Day of the National Emblem of Ukraine, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. (Photo by Hennadii Minchenko/Ukrinform)

Heroes of Heavenly Hundred honored in Kyiv

Heroes of Heavenly Hundred honored in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 18, 2025 - A participant of the flower-laying ceremony to commemorate the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred on the Day of the Heroes of the Heavenly Hundred and the anniversary of the Revolution of Dignity, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine (Photo by Volodymyr Tarasov)

Elimination Of Violence Against Women Day - Turkey

Elimination Of Violence Against Women Day - Turkey

A participant with a symbol painted on her face stands during the rally in Izmir, Turkey, on November 25, 2024. Women gathered to demand an end to violence and gender-based discrimination. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Elimination Of Violence Against Women Day - Turkey

Elimination Of Violence Against Women Day - Turkey

The female symbol is painted on a participant as an expression of solidarity and empowerment in Izmir, Turkey, on November 25, 2024. Hundreds of women marched to demand an end to gender-based violence. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Elimination Of Violence Against Women Day - Turkey

Elimination Of Violence Against Women Day - Turkey

The female symbol is painted on a participant as an expression of solidarity and empowerment in Izmir, Turkey, on November 25, 2024. Hundreds of women marched to demand an end to gender-based violence. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Evvel Temmuz Celebration - Turkey

Evvel Temmuz Celebration - Turkey

A participant holds a smoking incense pot while marching during the Evvel Temmuz celebration in Antioch, Turkey, on Sunday, July 14, 2024. This annual tradition, rooted in a 4,000-year history, marks the first day of July according to the Greek calendar, celebrated by Arab Alawites as a symbol of fertility and harvest. Photo by Murat Kocabas/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Nowruz Celebration - Iraq

Nowruz Celebration - Iraq

A participant stands near bundles of prepared torches, which are traditionally lit to mark the start of Nowruz in Akre, Kurdistan Region, Iraq, March 2024. Nowruz, meaning "new day," celebrates the arrival of spring. Photo by Konstantin Novakovic/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-FORUM-TIGER AND LEOPARD (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-FORUM-TIGER AND LEOPARD (CN)

(240729) -- HARBIN, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A participant views wildlife monitoring equipment displayed during the 2nd International Forum on Conservation and Recovery of Tiger and Leopard in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 29, 2024. The 2-day forum opened here on Monday, which marks the 14th International Tiger Day. Participants will discuss topics like human-animal conflict, global tiger and leopard population and habitat management. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xie Jianfei)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-FORUM-TIGER AND LEOPARD (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-FORUM-TIGER AND LEOPARD (CN)

(240729) -- HARBIN, July 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A participant views a wildlife satellite tracker displayed during the 2nd International Forum on Conservation and Recovery of Tiger and Leopard in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, July 29, 2024. The 2-day forum opened here on Monday, which marks the 14th International Tiger Day. Participants will discuss topics like human-animal conflict, global tiger and leopard population and habitat management. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xie Jianfei)

Pride March - Berlin

Pride March - Berlin

A participant takes part in the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) Gay Pride march, in Berlin, Germany July 27, 2024. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pride March - Berlin

Pride March - Berlin

A participant takes part in the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) Gay Pride march, in Berlin, Germany July 27, 2024. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pride March - Berlin

Pride March - Berlin

A participant takes part in the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) Gay Pride march, in Berlin, Germany July 27, 2024 Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pride March - Berlin

Pride March - Berlin

A participant takes part in the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) Gay Pride march, in Berlin, Germany July 27, 2024. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pride March - Berlin

Pride March - Berlin

A participant takes part in the annual Christopher Street Day (CSD) Gay Pride march, in Berlin, Germany July 27, 2024. Photo by Babak Bordbar/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Explore Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition with Chinese participant

STORY: Explore Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition with Chinese participant SHOOTING TIME: June 24, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: CHONGQING, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the competition 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SIYIN, Participant of Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition 3. various of participants STORYLINE: The second Belt and Road International Skills Competition is underway in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality. Local college student Li Siyin is one of nearly 600 participants from 61 countries and regions. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): LI SIYIN, Participant of Belt and Road Int'l Skills Competition "Our major is called BIM, Building Information Modeling. It has many applications in the construction industry. For example, designers can use it to optimize blueprints." The three-day event aims to provide a platform for communication and exchange between talented young individuals, promoting international cooperation in the field of vocational skills. It al

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHINA-RUSSIA EXPO-PUBLIC OPEN DAY (CN)

CHINA-HEILONGJIANG-HARBIN-CHINA-RUSSIA EXPO-PUBLIC OPEN DAY (CN)

(240518) -- HARBIN, May 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An participant poses for photos with Russian performers during the 8th China-Russia Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, May 18, 2024. The expo opened to the public on Saturday. The expo's activities are being held in Harbin from May 16 to 21. Over 5,000 overseas buyers registered at the expo and representatives from 44 countries and regions participated in the expo. (Xinhua/Zhang Tao)

World Vyshyvanka Day celebrated in Zaporizhzhia

World Vyshyvanka Day celebrated in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 16, 2024 - A participant of the World Vyshyvanka Day celebration stands under the "Womens Happiness" embroidered towel on Festyvalna Square, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

World Vyshyvanka Day celebrated in Zaporizhzhia

World Vyshyvanka Day celebrated in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 16, 2024 - A participant of the World Vyshyvanka Day celebration stands under the "Womens Happiness" embroidered towel on Festyvalna Square, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

World Vyshyvanka Day celebrated in Zaporizhzhia

World Vyshyvanka Day celebrated in Zaporizhzhia

ZAPORIZHZHIA, UKRAINE - MAY 16, 2024 - A participant of the World Vyshyvanka Day celebration stands under the "Womens Happiness" embroidered towel on Festyvalna Square, Zaporizhzhia, southeastern Ukraine.

Military Pentathlon - Montauban

Military Pentathlon - Montauban

A participant from the Lycee Olympe de Gouges in the foreground, with the Aye brothers in the background. Olympic Games and the military pentathlon, part of the Military World Games, organised by the 17th RGP, with the support of UNSS 82. 250 young people from the Tarn-et-Garonne and around a hundred paratroopers will be taking part in this sporting and festive day, with the presence of the Ayé brothers, both members of the French beach volleyball team who will be taking part in the Olympic Games, the Aye brothers, Calvin and Quincy. France, Montauban on 15 May 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Military Pentathlon - Montauban

Military Pentathlon - Montauban

A participant from the Lycee Olympe de Gouges in the foreground, with the Aye brothers in the background. Olympic Games and the military pentathlon, part of the Military World Games, organised by the 17th RGP, with the support of UNSS 82. 250 young people from the Tarn-et-Garonne and around a hundred paratroopers will be taking part in this sporting and festive day, with the presence of the Ayé brothers, both members of the French beach volleyball team who will be taking part in the Olympic Games, the Aye brothers, Calvin and Quincy. France, Montauban on 15 May 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Military Pentathlon - Montauban

Military Pentathlon - Montauban

A participant from the Lycee Olympe de Gouges in the foreground, with the Aye brothers in the background. Olympic Games and the military pentathlon, part of the Military World Games, organised by the 17th RGP, with the support of UNSS 82. 250 young people from the Tarn-et-Garonne and around a hundred paratroopers will be taking part in this sporting and festive day, with the presence of the Ayé brothers, both members of the French beach volleyball team who will be taking part in the Olympic Games, the Aye brothers, Calvin and Quincy. France, Montauban on 15 May 2024. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Special cancellation of Russian Military Fleet - to the Bottom stamp in Dnipro

Special cancellation of Russian Military Fleet - to the Bottom stamp in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - MAY 08, 2024 - A participant is seen during the special cancellation ceremony of the Russian Military Fleet - to the Bottom stamp on the Day of Remembrance and Victory over Nazism in World War II, Dnipro, eastern Ukraine.

Abidjan barbecue food festival held in Cote d'Ivoire

STORY: Abidjan barbecue food festival held in Cote d'Ivoire SHOOTING TIME: April 27, 2024 DATELINE: April 29, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:57 LOCATION: Abidjan CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of 7th Abidjan barbecue food festival 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JOCELYNE ZADY, Restaurateur 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ROGER KOUASSI, Chef 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): HERMANN BROU, Participant 5. various of 7th Abidjan barbecue food festival STORYLINE: The 7th edition of Abidjan barbecue food festival was held in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire from Friday to Sunday. Themed "Women's Leadership," the event brought more than 30 restaurateurs together and aimed to promote traditional Ivorian and African cuisine to local and international visitors. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JOCELYNE ZADY, Restaurateur "This food festival has allowed us to get to know each other and build connections. I hope that my restaurant can have more customers and income in the future, and I also hope that one day I can create my own food festival." SOUNDBITE

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-EARTH DAY-FASHION SHOW

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-EARTH DAY-FASHION SHOW

(240423) -- LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A participant presents a creation during an environmental-friendly fashion show competition at L.A. Union Station in Los Angeles, California, the United States, April 22, 2024. In honor of Earth Day, a sustainable fashion show competition for college and high-school students was held here on Monday. (Xinhua)

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-EARTH DAY-FASHION SHOW

U.S.-CALIFORNIA-EARTH DAY-FASHION SHOW

(240423) -- LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A participant presents a creation during an environmental-friendly fashion show competition at L.A. Union Station in Los Angeles, California, the United States, April 22, 2024. In honor of Earth Day, a sustainable fashion show competition for college and high-school students was held here on Monday. (Xinhua)

St Patrick ’s Day Parade - Montreal

St Patrick ’s Day Parade - Montreal

A participant smiles during the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Montreal, PQ, Canada, Sunday, March 17, 2024. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

St Patrick ’s Day Parade - Montreal

St Patrick ’s Day Parade - Montreal

A participant dressed as a shamrock greets members of the crowd during the St. PatrickÕs Day parade in Montreal, PQ, Canada, Sunday, March 17, 2024. Photo by Graham Hughes/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Volunteers hand over mobile baths and restored trophy vehicles to military in Odesa

Volunteers hand over mobile baths and restored trophy vehicles to military in Odesa

ODEA, UKRAINE - MARCH 14, 2024 - Chevron on the uniform of a participant in the event to mark the Ukrainian Volunteer Day by providing the military units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with mobile baths and restored trophy vehicles, Odesa, southern Ukraine.

Lost Spring action-performance held in Vinnytsia

Lost Spring action-performance held in Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - MARCH 09, 2024 - A participant holds a tulip flower in her tied hands during the "Lost Spring" action-performance to remind of Ukrainian women defenders in Russian captivity on the occasion of the International Day for the Protection of Womens Rights on Yevropeiska Square, Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day in Lviv

Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 29, 2024 - Vigil lanterns are seen at the grave of Andrii Lazarenko, a participant of the Battle of Kruty which took place near the Kruty railway station about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Kyiv on January 29, 1918, in the field of honorary burials N9 at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day in Lviv

Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 29, 2024 - A National Guard soldier stands to attention during the ceremony to lay flowers at the grave of Ihor Loskyi, a participant of the Battle of Kruty which took place near the Kruty railway station about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Kyiv on January 29, 1918, in the field of honorary burials N67 at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day in Lviv

Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 29, 2024 - The ceremony to lay flowers at the grave of Ihor Loskyi, a participant of the Battle of Kruty which took place near the Kruty railway station about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Kyiv on January 29, 1918, takes place in the field of honorary burials N67 at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day in Lviv

Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 29, 2024 - The grave of Ihor Loskyi, a participant of the Battle of Kruty which took place near the Kruty railway station about 130 kilometres (81 mi) northeast of Kyiv on January 29, 1918, is situated in the field of honorary burials N67 at the Lychakiv Cemetery on the Kruty Heroes Remembrance Day, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Snow Day in Protasiv Yar in Kyiv

Snow Day in Protasiv Yar in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 24, 2024 - A participant of the Snow Day event aims to shoot at a target in Protasiv Yar, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Snow Day in Protasiv Yar in Kyiv

Snow Day in Protasiv Yar in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 24, 2024 - A participant of the Snow Day event aims to shoot at a target in Protasiv Yar, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Snow Day in Protasiv Yar in Kyiv

Snow Day in Protasiv Yar in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 24, 2024 - A participant of the Snow Day event demonstrates freestyle skiing in Protasiv Yar, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.