Search｜Photos & Images & Videos｜KYODO NEWS IMAGES INC

Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Men's pole vault entered uncharted territory at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21, as Sweden's Armand Duplantis cleared 6.30 meters to break the world record for the 14th time. The event saw nine championship records fall, with American Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone breaking a 42-year-old championship record in women's 400m. The 2027 athletics worlds will be held at the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" in Beijing. This file photo taken on Sept. 15, 2025 shows Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing with the screen showing his new world record after the men's pole vault final at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Song Yanhua/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Top 10 Athletes In 2025

5. Armand Duplantis (Sweden, athletics) Duplantis continued his reign in the men's pole vault, breaking the world record four times in 2025. His latest record of 6.30 meters set at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo further solidified his status. Duplantis remained undefeated in 16 competitions this season, and was awarded the Men's World Athlete of the Year. This file photo taken on Sept. 16, 2025 shows gold medalist Armand Duplantis of Sweden posing during the men's pole vault awarding ceremony at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Photo by Jiang Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

China's Cold Pole Hits Minus 45 Degrees Celsius - China

Tourists visit Genhe City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on December 26, 2025. The low temperature in Genhe, known as "China's cold pole," hits minus 45 degrees Celsius on Friday morning. Photo by Xinhua/Bei He/ABACAPRESS.CO

E

China's Cold Pole Hits Minus 45 Degrees Celsius - China

Tourists visit Genhe City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on December 26, 2025. The low temperature in Genhe, known as "China's cold pole," hits minus 45 degrees Celsius on Friday morning. Photo by Xinhua/Bei He/ABACAPRESS.CO

E

China's Cold Pole Hits Minus 45 Degrees Celsius - China

A video blogger does livestream in Genhe City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on December 26, 2025. The low temperature in Genhe, known as "China's cold pole," hits minus 45 degrees Celsius on Friday morning. Photo by Xinhua/Bei He/ABACAPRESS.CO

E

China's Cold Pole Hits Minus 45 Degrees Celsius - China

Citizens select products at a morning market in Genhe City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on December 26, 2025. The low temperature in Genhe, known as "China's cold pole," hits minus 45 degrees Celsius on Friday morning. Photo by Xinhua/Bei He/ABACAPRESS.CO

E

China's Cold Pole Hits Minus 45 Degrees Celsius - China

A video blogger does livestream in Genhe City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on December 26, 2025. The low temperature in Genhe, known as "China's cold pole," hits minus 45 degrees Celsius on Friday morning. Photo by Xinhua/Bei He/ABACAPRESS.CO

E

Pole Leo XIV During the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the Angelus prayer from the window of his office overlooking St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, on December 8, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Pole Leo XIV During the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the Angelus prayer from the window of his office overlooking St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, on December 8, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Pole Leo XIV During the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the Angelus prayer from the window of his office overlooking St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, on December 8, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Pole Leo XIV During the Angelus Prayer - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV during the Angelus prayer from the window of his office overlooking St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, on December 8, 2025. Photo by VATICAN MEDIA/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying session

Max Verstappen (NED) - Oracle Red Bull Racing - Red Bull RB21 - Honda RBPT pole sitter during the Qualify Session of Saturday of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 atYas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ahead of Round 24 of 24, Season Finale and driver championship decider of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship (December 4-7, 2025).

E

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying session

Max Verstappen (NED) - Oracle Red Bull Racing - Red Bull RB21 - Honda RBPT pole sitter during the Qualify Session of Saturday of the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 atYas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, ahead of Round 24 of 24, Season Finale and driver championship decider of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship (December 4-7, 2025).

E

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Max Verstappen (Ned) of Oracle Red Bull Racing #1 after getting the Pole Position on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Max Verstappen (Ned) of Oracle Red Bull Racing #1 after getting the Pole Position on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Max Verstappen (Ned) of Oracle Red Bull Racing #1 after getting the Pole Position on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Max Verstappen (Ned) of Oracle Red Bull Racing #1 after getting the Pole Position on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Max Verstappen (Ned) of Oracle Red Bull Racing #1 after getting the Pole Position with Lando Norris (Gbr) of McLaren Racing #4 and Oscar Piastri (Aus) of McLaren Racing #81 on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Max Verstappen (Ned) of Oracle Red Bull Racing #1 after getting the Pole Position on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Max Verstappen (Ned) of Oracle Red Bull Racing #1 after getting the Pole Position on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Yas Marina Circuit

Max Verstappen (Ned) of Oracle Red Bull Racing #1 after getting the Pole Position with Oscar Piastri (Aus) of McLaren Racing #81 on Saturday during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 6, 2025 Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Two boats, tied to a pole, sit stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

Two boats, tied to a pole, sit stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on November 30, 2025. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes

Handout photo to illustrate : Newly Found Organics in Enceladus’ Plumes. NASA's Cassini spacecraft captured dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed 'tiger stripes' near the south pole of Saturn's moon Enceladus. Dramatic plumes, both large and small, spray water ice out from many locations along the famed tiger stripes near the south pole of Saturn’s moon Enceladus in this image released on Feb. 23, 2010. A study published in October 2025 analyzed data from NASA’s Cassini mission and found evidence of previously undetected organic compounds in a plume of ice particles like the ones seen here. The ice particles were ejected from the ocean that lies under Enceladus’ frozen shell. Researchers spotted not only molecules they’ve found before but also new ones that lay a potential path to chemical or biochemical activity. Photo by NASA/JPL-Caltech/Space Science Institute via ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis speaks on stage after receiving the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis (C) and Australia's world high jump champion Nicola Olyslagers (R) receive their Men's and Women's field athlete of the year awards during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis speaks on stage after receiving the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis (L) speaks after receiving Men's field athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Women's rising star award winner China's hammer throw athlete Zhang Jiale (L) poses with Sweden's pole vault star Mondo Duplantis during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis (C) and Australia's world high jump champion Nicola Olyslagers (R) pose with their Men's and Women's field athlete of the year awards during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis (R) speaks on stage after receiving the Men's World athlete of the year award from Prince's Albert II of Monaco during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis speaks on stage after receiving the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis speaks (2nd R) on stage after receiving the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis receives the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis speaks (2nd R) on stage after receiving the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis receives the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis receives the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and his partner Desire Inglander pose with the Men's World athlete of the year award and Men's field athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis and his partner Desire Inglander pose with the Men's World athlete of the year award and Men's field athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis (R) speaks on stage after receiving the Men's World athlete of the year award from Prince's Albert II of Monaco during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

President of World Athletics and former British track and field athlete Sebastian Coe (L) and Prince's Albert II (C) of Monaco applaud Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis after he receiving the Men's World athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Kenya's long distance and steeplechase athlete Edmund Serem (C) and China's hammer throw athlete Zhang Jiale (R) pose with their Men's and Women's rising star awards with Sweden's pole vault star Mondo Duplantis during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

China's hammer throw athlete Zhang Jiale (C) receives the Women's rising star award from Sweden's pole vault star Mondo Duplantis during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis poses with the Men's World athlete of the year award and Men's field athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

World Athletics Awards 2025 - Monte Carlo

Sweden's world pole vault champion Armand Duplantis poses with the Men's World athlete of the year award and Men's field athlete of the year award during the World Athletics Awards 2025 in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Nov. 30, 2025. Photo by Gao Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A boat, tied to a pole, sits stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A boat, tied to a pole, sits stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Zayanderud Riverbed Dries Up - Iran

A boat, tied to a pole, sits stranded on the dried-up riverbed of the Zayanderud in Isfahan, Iran, on January 14, 2018. Zayanderud, like many other bodies of water in Iran, has faced droughts and water shortages in recent years. In addition to drought, mismanagement and overuse of water are major factors contributing to the decline of Zayanderud. Photo by Hozi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Crif Debat - Paris

Adelaide Zulfikarpasic - Directrice du Pole Societe d Ipsos bva during a debate during an event organized by the Crif, two years to the day after the historic march Pour la Republique, contre l’antisemitisme, an evening of discussions also featuring Gerard Larcher and Yael Braun-Pivet, in Paris, France on November 12, 2025. Photo by Lionel Urman/ABACAPRESS.COM