Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired shogi player Hifumi Kato dies at 86

Retired pro shogi player Hifumi Kato (R) chats with young player Sota Fujii in Tokyo in November 2018. The former holder of the most prestigious Meijin title, Kato died of pneumonia on Jan. 22, 2026, aged 86. He had held the record for becoming the youngest pro shogi player at 14 years and seven months in 1954 until Fujii broke it at 14 years and two months in 2016, while he played to the age of 77 years and five months, the oldest on record.

Wuxi Pharma Tech

Wuxi Pharma Tech

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A young man looks at Wuxi Pharma Tech LOGO and company homepage in Shanghai, China, September 11, 2024.

Wuxi Pharma Tech

Wuxi Pharma Tech

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A young man looks at Wuxi Pharma Tech LOGO and company homepage in Shanghai, China, September 11, 2024.

Wuxi Pharma Tech

Wuxi Pharma Tech

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 - A young man looks at Wuxi Pharma Tech LOGO and company homepage in Shanghai, China, September 11, 2024.

Illustration - Surf in Carry-Le-Rouet - France

Illustration - Surf in Carry-Le-Rouet - France

A young woman enters the water to go surfing. Illustration of Rouet Beach. France, Carry-le-Rouet, Bouches-du-Rhone, January 18, 2026. Photo by Thibaut Durand /ABACAPRESS.COM

17th Agogo International Dance Festival Opening Ceremony - Benin

17th Agogo International Dance Festival Opening Ceremony - Benin

Young dancers perform during the opening ceremony of the 17th Agogo International Dance Festival, in Ouidah, Benin, on Jan. 16, 2026. The festival, featuring dancers and acrobats from around the world, runs until Jan. 18. (Photo by Seraphin Zounyekpe/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Farmers Protest Against CAP and Mercosur Cuts - Spain

Farmers Protest Against CAP and Mercosur Cuts - Spain

Demonstrator carries a banner with the slogan 'Young people with illusion in danger of extinction' during a tractorada, 16 January 2026, in Oviedo, Asturias (Spain). Unión de Uniones de Agricultores y Ganaderos has called for several mobilisations throughout Spain against trade policies and agreements that harm them, such as cuts to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and the European Union's agreement with Mercosur. Photo by Juan Vega/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest Against EU-Mercosur Agreements - Montauban

Farmers Protest Against EU-Mercosur Agreements - Montauban

A young farmer from behind, New Holland, agriculture. Agricultural mobilization. Blockade of power stations and control of shipments. JA and FDSEA Tarn-et-Garonne. Farmers angry about the health management of contagious nodular dermatitis (DNC) and the signing of the EU-Mercosur agreements. Viti. Macf. France, Montbartier, January 15, 2026. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Woman Life Freedom Protests

Photo by Sarina/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM A young woman, without wearing a hijab, shouts a slogan while standing on a burning dumpster during a protest in Sa'adat Abad in Tehran, Iran on November 15, 2022. The nationwide protests started after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old girl who died under the custody of the Islamic Republic's Morality Police on September 16th, 2022 in Tehran.

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

Michael Young (KK Bosna) during Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom, Basketball FIBA Europe Cup match in Reggio Emilia , Italy, January 14 2026

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

Michael Young (KK Bosna) during Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom, Basketball FIBA Europe Cup match in Reggio Emilia , Italy, January 14 2026

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

Michael Young (KK Bosna) during Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom, Basketball FIBA Europe Cup match in Reggio Emilia , Italy, January 14 2026

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

Michael Young (KK Bosna) during Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom, Basketball FIBA Europe Cup match in Reggio Emilia , Italy, January 14 2026

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

BASKET - Basket FIBA Europe Cup - Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom

Michael Young (KK Bosna) during Pallacanestro Reggiana vs KK Bosna BH telecom, Basketball FIBA Europe Cup match in Reggio Emilia , Italy, January 14 2026

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers sleep on straw in front of the National Assembly during a protest by FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Illustrative view of the National Assembly during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers sleep on straw in front of the National Assembly during a protest by FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers sleep on straw in front of the National Assembly during a protest by FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

A sign hostile to Ursula Von Der Leyen during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

A sign hostile to Ursula Von Der Leyen during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

Farmers Protest in Front Of The National Assembly - Paris

A sign hostile to Ursula Von Der Leyen during a demonstration by FNSEA farmers and Young Farmers with around 350 tractors, according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers dump potatoes in front of the National Assembly during a protest by the FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers dump potatoes in front of the National Assembly during a protest by the FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers dump potatoes in front of the National Assembly during a protest by the FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers dump potatoes in front of the National Assembly during a protest by the FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers dump potatoes in front of the National Assembly during a protest by the FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers dump potatoes in front of the National Assembly during a protest by the FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers dump potatoes in front of the National Assembly during a protest by the FNSEA and Young Farmers, with around 350 tractors according to the prefecture, for a large demonstration in Paris. This new day of action aims to denounce the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, as well as the entry into force of the Duplomb law. National Assembly in Paris. Paris, France, January 13, 2026. Photos by Jérémy Paoloni/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

French young farmers sleep on bales of straw as they protest with farmers of French farm unions FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs in front of the National Assembly against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the French government's agricultural policy, in Paris, France, January 13, 2026. The slogan reads "The farmer revolt resumes". Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

French young farmers sleep on bales of straw as they protest with farmers of French farm unions FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs in front of the National Assembly against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the French government's agricultural policy, in Paris, France, January 13, 2026. The slogan reads "The farmer revolt resumes". Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

French young farmers sleep on bales of straw as they protest with farmers of French farm unions FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs in front of the National Assembly against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the French government's agricultural policy, in Paris, France, January 13, 2026. The slogan reads "The farmer revolt resumes". Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

French young farmers sleep on bales of straw as they protest with farmers of French farm unions FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs in front of the National Assembly against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the French government's agricultural policy, in Paris, France, January 13, 2026. The slogan reads "The farmer revolt resumes". Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

Farmers Dump 30 Tonnes of Potatoes on The Concorde Bridge - Paris

French young farmers sleep on bales of straw as they protest with farmers of French farm unions FNSEA and Jeunes Agriculteurs in front of the National Assembly against the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement and the French government's agricultural policy, in Paris, France, January 13, 2026. The slogan reads "The farmer revolt resumes". Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM