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

File French Astronaut Claudie Haignere

Handout photo shows ISS003-E-6855 (23-31 October 2001) --- French Flight Engineer Claudie Haignere, works in the Zvezda Service Module on the International Space Station (ISS). Haignere represents ESA, carrying out a flight program for CNES, the French Space Agency, under a commercial contract with the Russian Aviation and Space Agency. This image was taken with a digital still camera. Photo by Johnson Space Center/NASA via ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

A contestant works on a snow sculpture at the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 8, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

A contestant works on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo - China

Contestants work on a snow sculpture at the compound for the Sun Island International Snow Sculpture Art Expo in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 7, 2026. The 28th Harbin international snow sculpture competition kicked off here on Tuesday, attracting 25 teams of snow sculptors from 13 countries. Various snow sculpture works have begun to take shape on Wednesday. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Jianwei/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

A Civil Defense member works on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Makeshift Civil Defense Station in Gaza

A Civil Defense member works on setting up a large makeshift tent in front of damaged buildings in Gaza City, Gaza, on January 4, 2026. Defense teams have established makeshift tent shelters along the seafront to sustain emergency operations following the destruction of their stations and equipment. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Harbin Ice-Snow World - China

A contestant works on an ice sculpture at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 3, 2026. The "Ice City" Harbin is experiencing a growing influx of visitors drawn to the ice and snow landscapes. On Monday, the 42nd Ice and Snow Festival opened at Harbin Ice-Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park and the city's landmark tourist attraction. During the recent three-day New-Year holiday, Harbin welcomed over 4.1 million travelers. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Aerospace Themed Tourism - China

A homestay owner works at her reception desk in Longlou Town of Wenchang City, south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 24, 2025. The Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site located in Wenchang in the northeastern part of Hainan Island is China's first independently designed and constructed green, eco-friendly and modern spaceport. It currently operates two all-weather, multi-directional launch pads, capable of handling heavy payloads. Wenchang is also home to China's first commercial aerospace launch site, which has sent more than 90 satellites into their planned orbits since its maiden launch in November 2024. Highly frequent rocket launches have driven the aerospace-themed tourist services in the city. The rocket-viewing platform there attracts lots of spectators for each launch. Tourists flock here to witness the grand scene of rocket launches, and enjoy the breathtaking scenic view of during their visits to homestays, restaurants and cafesReleased on January 2, 2026, in Wenchang, China. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABAC

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Daniela Salazar works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. Her work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres de la Cruz works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the painting and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Miguel Mejia works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. His work involves the design and construction of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Mejia marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Alvaro Cordoba works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Arnold Reales works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Miguel Mejia the Artisan Behind Twenty Years Crafting the Black and Whites Carnival - Carnaval de Negros y Blancos 2026

Master artisan Andres Ceballos works on the float “Encanto”, set to parade on January 6, 2026, during the Multicolor Border Carnival in Ipiales, Colombia on January 2, 2026. his work involves the painting of the float, an artisanal process that combines creativity, technical skill, and collective labor. this year, Miguel Mejia and his team marks 20 consecutive years of participation in the carnival, establishing himself as one of the artisans contributing to the continuity and development of this cultural tradition. He is supported by a team responsible for painting, modeling, and other tasks to prepare the float for the main parade. Photo by: Camilo Erasso/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

37th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition - China

A competitor works on an ice sculpture during the 37th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. The competition kicked off here on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.CO

E

37th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition - China

A competitor works on an ice sculpture during the 37th China Harbin International Ice Sculpture Competition at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, northeast China's Heilongjiang Province, January 2, 2026. The competition kicked off here on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/Zhang Tao/ABACAPRESS.CO

E

Around 40 Dead After Bar Fire In Crans-Montana

A security force works at the scene of a fire at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort in Valais Canton of southwestern Switzerland, Jan. 1, 2026. Around 40 people died and over 110 others were injured after a fire broke out at a bar in the Crans-Montana ski resort, local police said on Thursday. Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Bardot Family Tomb Works Underway - Saint Tropez

Work is underway on the Bardot family tomb in the sailors cemetery in Saint Tropez, France on December 30, 2025, ahead of the expected burial of Brigitte Bardot alongside her relatives following the death of the 91 year old actress at her home. Photo by Florian Poitout/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Consequences After the Rains in Valencia

A person works after the effects of the rains in the area of the ravine in Carcaixent, on December 29, 2025, in Carcaixent, Valencia, Valencian Community (Spain). Yesterday the Barxeta ravine overflowed its banks, causing the first floods in the area. According to the Agència Valenciana de Meteorologia, about 191 liters per square meter accumulated in Carcaixent, concentrated mainly in the last hours of heavy rain. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

E

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

A staff member works at the workshop of an equipment manufacturing company in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, December 28, 2025. In recent years, Fengnan District of Tangshan has actively pursuing opportunities to develop new quality productive forces, boosting high-quality development. Photo by Yang Shiyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

New Quality Productive Forces Development - China

A staff member works at the workshop of an equipment manufacturing company in Fengnan District of Tangshan, north China's Hebei Province, December 28, 2025. In recent years, Fengnan District of Tangshan has actively pursuing opportunities to develop new quality productive forces, boosting high-quality development. Photo by Yang Shiyao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

8 Killed in Building Collapse in Egypt - Giza

A rescuer works on the debris of a collapsed building in Giza, Egypt, December 25, 2025. The death toll from the collapse of a five-story residential building in Egypt's Giza Province, south of Cairo, has risen to eight, Egypt's state-run Ahram Online news website reported on Thursday. Photo by Xinhua/Ahmed Gomaa/ABACAPRESS.CO

E

Tourism Developments In Zhaoxing Dong Village - China

A student works on a painting in Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 19, 2025. Zhaoxing Dong village, home to a captivating cultural landscape, has seen an influx of tourists as the Dong New Year approaches. In recent years, the local government has leveraged the village's rich Dong ethnic cultural resources in developing the tourism industry. Boosted by tourism and other feature industries, the local Dong people have improved their living standards by inheriting traditional craftsmanship, developing ethnic handicrafts, launching cultural and creative products, and expanding the homestay and catering businesses. Photo by Yang Wenbin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Illustrations - Louvre Museum - Paris

Illustration Painting. Various illustrations of the Louvre Museum with the Egyptian and Greek rooms, the works of Delacroix, The Mona Lisa and the visitors. Paris, France on 17 December 2025. Photo by Karim Aït Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Illustrations - Louvre Museum - Paris

Various illustrations of the Louvre Museum with the Egyptian and Greek rooms, the works of Delacroix, The Mona Lisa and the visitors. Paris, France on 17 December 2025. Photo by Karim Aït Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Illustrations - Louvre Museum - Paris

Illustration Painting. Various illustrations of the Louvre Museum with the Egyptian and Greek rooms, the works of Delacroix, The Mona Lisa and the visitors. Paris, France on 17 December 2025. Photo by Karim Aït Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

E

Illustrations - Louvre Museum - Paris

Illustration Painting. Various illustrations of the Louvre Museum with the Egyptian and Greek rooms, the works of Delacroix, The Mona Lisa and the visitors. Paris, France on 17 December 2025. Photo by Karim Aït Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM