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China: Crane Truck Overturns During Tree Lift in Jiangsu

A crane truck overturned during a routine lift in Nantong, Jiangsu, on January 31, 2026, after an operating error caused the vehicle to lose balance. The driver quickly jumped out of the cab as the crane tipped forward and came to rest in a near-vertical position, with the cab at the bottom. No injuries were reported.

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

Elderly Vendor Refuses to Sell Until Daily Quran Recitation is Complete - Iraq

In a unique scene within the Erbil market a citizen named Osman Ahmed Marouf has continued reading the Holy Quran for 30 years in front of the city s ancient Citadel. Mam Osman, who is 80 years old earns his living by selling cigarette packs and lighters. Every day before starting his work, he follows a fixed schedule of reading one part Juz of the Holy Quran. Only after he finishes his reading does he begin his daily trade. Through this routine, he completes a full recitation Khatm of the Quran once a month. Despite his advanced age this citizen is seen in the same spot daily and has become a prominent symbol of the market. As he indicates this reading has become an inseparable part of his daily life. January 19, 2026. Photo by Rashid Othman Sabur/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding

The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 13, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

Large Cruise Ships Routine Repairs

QINGDAO, CHINA - JANUARY 7, 2026 - The 103000 ton large cruise ship built by Fincantieri underwent routine repairs at the factory of China Shipbuilding Group Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co., Ltd. in Qingdao, Shandong Province, China on January 7, 2026.

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CES tech show in Las Vegas

CES tech show in Las Vegas

Humanoid robots manufactured by Chinese robotics company Yushu Technology Co., better known as Unitree Robotics, perform a kickboxing routine at the annual CES technology show in Las Vegas on Jan. 6, 2026.

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French Interior Minister Visits Police Before New Year's Eve - Suburb of Paris

French Interior Minister Visits Police Before New Year's Eve - Suburb of Paris

French police officers perform a routine check on an individual at a controle checkpoint at Garges-Sarcelles train station ahead of New Year's Eve, in Garges-les-Gonesse, a suburb of Paris, on December 31, 2025. Photo by Alain JOCARD/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Playful Panda Delights Visitors With Somersaults in Guangzhou Zoo

On September 28, 2025, a giant panda named Ya Yi entertained visitors at a zoo in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with a playful routine. The panda rolled across the floor, performed a somersault, and then hid inside her wooden hut. Visitors laughed and cheered as they filmed the moment. Zoo staff said Ya Yi occasionally shows such playful behavior during enrichment time. The clip drew online reactions likening her to “Kung Fu Panda,” highlighting once again why pandas remain one of China’s most beloved national symbols.

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China: Pet Leopard Gecko Nibbles Shed Skin

A video from December 3, 2025, in Guangdong, China, shows a pet leopard gecko calmly eating its shed skin after a routine molt. The gecko gently tugged at the thin, translucent layer with quick bites, revealing brighter, fresh scales beneath. Leopard geckos typically shed every two to four weeks, and the video ends with the reptile finishing the last piece before settling down with its newly vibrant skin.

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China: Black Cat Performs Elegant Walk Chasing Butterfly Projection in Fujian

On June 29, 2025, in Fujian, located in southeastern China, a video captured a delightful moment. A woman used a toy lamp to project a pink butterfly light on the floor, and her black cat, Bingbing, began chasing the glowing butterfly with steps that looked like a practiced dance routine—light and elegant.

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Urca Oil and Gas Production Field Development - Brazil

Urca Oil and Gas Production Field Development - Brazil

A worker conducts a routine inspection at the Urucu Oil and Gas Production Field in the state of Amazonas, Brazil, on Oct. 16, 2025. The Urucu Oil and Gas Production Field, located in the heart of Brazil's Amazonas state, is one of the country's most important onshore oil and gas production bases. Surrounded by pristine rainforest, it has operated steadily since its start-up in 1988, supplying oil and natural gas that support energy needs across northern Brazil. According to its operator Petrobras, the field has preserved about 98 percent of its area as native forest, carries out rainwater recycling, waste recovery, and reforestation programs and plants more than 1.5 million native trees. Photo by Wang Tiancong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"We Are All DC March" - Washington

"We Are All DC March" - Washington

A person dressed as death joins thousands protest US President Donald Trump's use of national guard soldiers and federal agents to carry out routine policing operations, Washington D.C., September 6, 2025. Photo by Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"We Are All DC March" - Washington

"We Are All DC March" - Washington

Matthew Lesko joins tens of thousands protest US President Donald Trump's use of national guard soldiers and federal agents to carry out routine policing operations, Washington D.C., September 6, 2025. Photo by Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"We Are All DC March" - Washington

"We Are All DC March" - Washington

A person dressed as death joins thousands protest US President Donald Trump's use of national guard soldiers and federal agents to carry out routine policing operations, Washington D.C., September 6, 2025. Photo by Dominic Gwinn/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Pluck Tea Leaves in Siliguri - India

Women Pluck Tea Leaves in Siliguri - India

Several female tea workers hold umbrellas while plucking leaves at Dagapur Tea Garden near Siliguri, India, on July 4, 2025. They work under the sun in lush green fields, blending tradition with the demanding daily routine of tea harvesting. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Pluck Tea Leaves in Siliguri - India

Women Pluck Tea Leaves in Siliguri - India

Several female tea workers hold umbrellas while plucking leaves at Dagapur Tea Garden near Siliguri, India, on July 4, 2025. They work under the sun in lush green fields, blending tradition with the demanding daily routine of tea harvesting. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Pluck Tea Leaves in Siliguri - India

Women Pluck Tea Leaves in Siliguri - India

Several female tea workers hold umbrellas while plucking leaves at Dagapur Tea Garden near Siliguri, India, on July 4, 2025. They work under the sun in lush green fields, blending tradition with the demanding daily routine of tea harvesting. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Pluck Tea Leaves in Siliguri - India

Women Pluck Tea Leaves in Siliguri - India

Several female tea workers hold umbrellas while plucking leaves at Dagapur Tea Garden near Siliguri, India, on July 4, 2025. They work under the sun in lush green fields, blending tradition with the demanding daily routine of tea harvesting. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Japan team members perform their ribbon routine in the group all-around event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Japan team members perform their ribbon routine in the group all-around event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Rhythmic gymnastics: World championships

Japan team members perform their ribbon routine in the group all-around event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Rhythmic gymnastics world championships

Rhythmic gymnastics world championships

Japan team members perform their three balls and two hoops routine in the group all-around event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Rhythmic gymnastics world championships

Rhythmic gymnastics world championships

Japan team members perform their three balls and two hoops routine in the group all-around event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Rhythmic gymnastics world championships

Rhythmic gymnastics world championships

Japan team members perform their three balls and two hoops routine in the group all-around event at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 23, 2025.

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Basketball: Hachimura hosts youth camp in Japan

Basketball: Hachimura hosts youth camp in Japan

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura demonstrates his regular pre-NBA game practice routine to junior high and high school students participating in his training camp at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Aug. 19, 2025.

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