U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard holds a U.S. national flag during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026, ahead of a summit meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard holds a U.S. national flag during a welcoming ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on May 14, 2026, ahead of a summit meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Pool photo)

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A U.S. national flag is hoisted at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of a summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A U.S. national flag is hoisted at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of a summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A U.S. national flag is hoisted at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of a summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A U.S. national flag is hoisted at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of a summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

U.S.-China summit in Beijing

A U.S. national flag is hoisted at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing ahead of a summit meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping on May 14, 2026. (Pool photo)

Italy: Pussy Riot, FEMEN Storm Venice Biennale in Anti-Russia Protest

Around 50 activists from Pussy Riot and FEMEN stormed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, May 6, during its opening preview marking Russia's first return to the prestigious art fair since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Wearing pink balaclavas and setting off colored smoke flares, protesters chanted for over 30 minutes. Italian police blocked entry to the pavilion, which temporarily closed its doors. The group dispersed without confrontation.

Banksy statue in London

Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

Banksy statue in London

Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

Banksy statue in London

Banksy statue in London

A statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag and signed "Banksy" stands in central London on April 30, 2026. Elusive street artist Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

Banksy statue in London

Banksy statue in London

Photo taken on April 30, 2026, in central London shows elusive street artist Banksy's signature on the base of a statue of a suited person whose face is covered by a flag. Banksy posted a video of the new statue on Instagram the same day.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Women holding an Iranian national flag take part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A woman holding an Iranian national flag takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A woman holding an Iranian national flag takes part in a pro-government rally in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

A man holds up an Iranian national flag on a street in Tehran on April 21, 2026, amid heightened tensions with the United States.

US: Aerial Footage Shows Firefighting Near St. Augustine Amid Florida Wildfires

Wildfires have increased across Florida as dry, windy conditions continued to fuel fire danger statewide, with active fires burning nearly 13,000 acres as of Tuesday, April 21, mostly in the northern half of the state. This video, captured from an aircraft at 8,000 feet, shows firefighting operations southwest of St. Augustine, Florida, as red flag warnings and burn restrictions expanded across the region.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States celebrates with the U.S. national flag after winning gold in the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting event at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tesero Cross-Country Stadium in Tesero, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Cross-country skiing

Oksana Masters of the United States celebrates with the U.S. national flag after winning gold in the women's para cross-country skiing sprint sitting event at the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 10, 2026, at Tesero Cross-Country Stadium in Tesero, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

An athlete from Russia carries the Russian national flag during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

An athlete from Russia carries the Russian national flag during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

An athlete from Russia carries the Russian national flag during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (2nd from L) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (R) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (R) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Italian flag is carried during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Italian flag is carried during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Representatives of the French Alps, the next winter Paralympic host region, wave the Paralympic flag after receiving it from International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons (far L) during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons (L) hands the Paralympic flag to representatives of the French Alps, the next host region, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

The Paralympic flag is lowered during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Closing ceremony

Junta Kosuda (C, R) carries the Japanese flag, accompanied by Aki Ogawa (C, L), during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium on March 15, 2026, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

CORRECTED: Milan Cortina Paralympics: Alpine skiing

The Russian flag is raised during the medal ceremony for the women's downhill standing at the Milan Cortina Paralympics at Tofane Alpine Skiing Center in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, on March 7, 2026, after Varvara Voronchikhina won bronze. Russian and Belarusian athletes are allowed to compete in the Games, having been banned from the 2022 Beijing Games over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Poland is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Polish para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Model and influencer Carlotta Bertotti (R) carries the Italian flag during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian national flag is hoisted during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Italian national flag is hoisted during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Model and influencer, Carlotta Bertotti (R), hands over the Italian flag to para athlete Veronica Yoko Plebani during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Israel is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of France is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Ukraine is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Ukrainian para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The flag of Ukraine is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, in the parade of athletes during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026. Ukrainian para athletes boycotted the opening ceremony in protest at the attendance of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the parade under their national flags.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flag and the Italian national flag are hoisted during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics at the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flag is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026.

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

Milan Cortina Paralympics: Opening ceremony

The Paralympic flag is carried into the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, during the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina Paralympics on March 6, 2026.

Japanese Olympic team disbandment ceremony

Japanese Olympic team disbandment ceremony

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto (R) hands the flag of the Japanese delegation for the Milan Cortina Olympics to delegation head Hidehito Ito during its disbandment ceremony in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flag is handed over to the presidents of the French regions that will host the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flag is handed over to the presidents of the French regions that will host the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

The Olympic flag is handed over to the presidents of the French regions that will host the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympics, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Italian biathlete Lisa Vittozzi (R) and speed skater Davide Ghiotto carry the national flag during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics at the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, on Feb. 22, 2026.

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Milan Cortina Olympics: Closing ceremony

Japanese speed skater Wataru Morishige (L) and figure skater Kaori Sakamoto carry the national flag into the Verona Olympic Arena, a Roman amphitheater in Verona, Italy, during the closing ceremony of the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 22, 2026.