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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students do the cleaning at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 25, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfill

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students head for the canteen after class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 24, 2025 shows a view of the Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and c

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Zhang Guimei (C) watches students exercising during the break at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher grades exam papers at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, ful

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students have meals at the canteen of Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servant

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students practice chorus at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfill

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

A teacher tutors a student during the evening self-study class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teacher

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Two students have meals outdoors at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants,

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Zhang Guimei (3rd L) checks meal service at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil s

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Free Education Empowers Rural Girls In Huaping - China

Students have a class at Huaping Senior High School for Girls in Huaping County, Lijiang City, southwest China's Yunnan Province, Dec. 23, 2025. Each morning at Huaping High School for Girls in Yunnan Province, the schoolyard rings with a bold pledge, "I was born to be a mountain not a creek, rising to the high peaks with the valleys at my feet." Behind that voice stands Zhang Guimei, the school's founder and principal. In her sixties and struggling with illness, she still devotes more than 18 hours a day to her students. Megaphone in hand, she has become a living symbol of how education can open doors that poverty once closed. Founded in 2008, Huaping High School for Girls is the country's first senior high school to offer free education for girls. The school in mountainous Yunnan Province has created a miracle, with more than 2,000 graduates -- most of whom come from low-income rural families -- admitted to colleges and universities. Many of them later became teachers, doctors and civil servants, fulfilling

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell during Christmas celebrations near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell during Christmas celebrations near Manger Square in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The city hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Christmas in Bethlehem - West Bank

A person dressed as Santa Claus waves and rings a bell while riding on a vintage car during a Christmas parade in Bethlehem, West Bank on December 12, 2025. The parade forms part of preparations for upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations in the city, which hosts the Church of the Nativity, revered by Christians as the birthplace of Jesus. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Clever Cat Learns to Ring Bell Using Its Own Tail

A clever cat in Shandong, China, amazed viewers after learning a unique trick: repeatedly tapping a small bell with its tail when its owner demonstrated the action. The intelligent pet quickly became an instant hit online.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows the Olympic rings in Livigno, the northern Italian town that will host the snowboard and freestyle skiing events during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Nov. 4, 2025, shows the Olympic rings in Bormio, the northern Italian town that will host the alpine skiing and ski mountaineering events during the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025, shows an Olympic rings monument at Milan Linate Airport in Milan, ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Oct. 20, 2025, shows an Olympic rings monument at Milan Malpensa Airport in the province of Varese, Italy, ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

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ALTRO - Ginnastica - 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals

PETROUNIAS Eleftherios (GRE) RINGS during 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals, Gymnastics in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 24 2025

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ALTRO - Ginnastica - 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals

Men's Rings Final Medal Ceremony: WHITTENBURG Donnell (USA) GOLD, ASIL Adem (TUR) SILVER, LAN Xingyu (CHN) BRONZE during 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals, Gymnastics in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 24 2025

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ALTRO - Ginnastica - 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals

ASIL Adem (TUR) Rings during 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals, Gymnastics in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 24 2025

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ALTRO - Ginnastica - 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals

WHITTENBURG Donnell (USA) Rings celebration Gold Medal during 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals, Gymnastics in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 24 2025

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ALTRO - Ginnastica - 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals

WHITTENBURG Donnell (USA) RINGS during 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Apparatus Finals, Gymnastics in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 24 2025

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Donnell Whittenburg of the United States acknowledges the crowd after performing in the men's rings final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 24, 2025. He won gold.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Donnell Whittenburg of the United States acknowledges the crowd after performing in the men's rings final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 24, 2025. He won gold.

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics

Photo taken on Oct. 22, 2025, shows an Olympic rings monument (L) and the "Three Agitos" Paralympic symbol at Milan Malpensa Airport in the province of Varese, Italy, ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Shinnosuke Oka of Japan competes on the rings in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Shinnosuke Oka of Japan competes on the rings in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Artistic Gymnastics: World championships

Daiki Hashimoto of Japan competes on the rings en route to winning his third straight title in the men's individual all-around final at the artistic gymnastics world championships in Jakarta on Oct. 22, 2025.

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Men's All-Round Final at Artistic Gymnastics - Jakarta

Zhang Boheng of China competes during the Rings of Men's All-Round Final at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 22, 2025. Photo by Bai Xuefei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Men's All-Round Final at Artistic Gymnastics - Jakarta

Hashimoto Daiki of Japan competes during the Rings of Men's All-Round Final at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 22, 2025. Photo by Bai Xuefei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Men's All-Round Final at Artistic Gymnastics - Jakarta

Zhang Boheng of China reacts after the Rings of Men's All-Round Final at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 22, 2025. Photo by Bai Xuefei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025, shows an Olympic rings monument (L) and the "Three Agitos" Paralympic symbol in front of the city hall in Milan ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy.

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53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships - Jakarta

Shi Cong of China competes during the Men's Rings Qualification at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Oct. 20, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Bai Xuefei/ABACAPRESS.COM

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ALTRO - Ginnastica - 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Men's Qualifications

PETROUNIAS Eleftherios GRE Rings during 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Men's Qualifications, Gymnastics in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 19 2025

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. GRAND BZAAR. PORTRAIT OF A MAN SELLING RINGS. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Ternana vs Pontedera

Massimo Ferrero Massimo rings the bell to Claudia Rizzo during presentation of President Claudia Rizzo 19 September 2025 at the Liberati stadium in Terni Italy (Photo by Luca Marchetti/LiveMedia) during Ternana vs Pontedera, Italian football Serie C match in Terni, Italy, September 23 2025

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE - LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) - NANTES - ILE DE NANTES - THE RINGS OF DANIEL BUREN AND PATRICK BOUCHAIN, LOCATED ON THE QUAI DES ANTILLES. IN THE BACKGROUND, THE LOIRE AND THE CITY CENTER OF NANTES. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

FRANCE. LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44). NANTES. THE RINGS OF DANIEL BUREN AND PATRICK BOUCHAIN INSTALLED ON THE QUAY OF THE ISLAND OF NANTES ILLUMINATED AT NIGHT ALONG THE LOIRE RIVER. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Nantes - France

LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44). THE LOIRE. THE RINGS OF DANIEL BUREN AND PATRICK BOUCHAIN INSTALLED ON THE QUAY OF THE ISLAND OF NANTES. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Aquatics Championships 2025 - Singapore

Referee rings the bell to remind the contestants during the women's 800m freestyle final of swimming at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, Aug. 2, 2025. Photo by Luo Yuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Samsung Smart Rings

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2025 - Samsung smart rings for sale in Samsung flagship stores in Shanghai, China on July 18, 2025.

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Samsung Smart Rings

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2025 - Samsung smart rings for sale in Samsung flagship stores in Shanghai, China on July 18, 2025.

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Samsung Smart Rings

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2025 - Samsung smart rings for sale in Samsung flagship stores in Shanghai, China on July 18, 2025.

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Samsung Smart Rings

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 18, 2025 - Samsung smart rings for sale in Samsung flagship stores in Shanghai, China on July 18, 2025.

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Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (15TH DISTRICT) PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. 2024/08/06: AT THE PARC DES EXPOSITIONS AT PORTE DE VERSAILLES, BEFORE ACCESSING THE ARENA PARIS SUD, FANS AND SUPPORTERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD POSE IN FRONT OF THE OLYMPIC RINGS Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 7TH ARRONDISSEMENT. FOR THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES, THE 5 OLYMPIC RINGS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS OF THE EIFFEL TOWER Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) (4TH DISTRICT) BASTILLE SQUARE. THE OLYMPIC RINGS, INSTALLED IN THE SQUARE FOR THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES. IN THE BACKGROUND, THE JULY COLUMN Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Paris 2024

FRANCE. PARIS (75) 7TH ARRONDISSEMENT. FOR THE PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC GAMES, THE 5 OLYMPIC RINGS WILL BE INSTALLED BETWEEN THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS OF THE EIFFEL TOWER Photo by Jean-Francois/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM