China: Zoo Monkey Gifts Apple Slices to Woman After She Strokes its Hand

On March 7, 2026, at a zoo in Inner Mongolia, northern China, a video captured a woman holding and gently stroking a monkey's hand through a hole in a glass barrier. The monkey appeared relaxed and seemed to enjoy the contact, before suddenly turning and running away. A short while later, it returned carrying two pieces of apple and passed them through the hole to the woman, who appeared delighted by the unexpected gesture.

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a candle from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Memorial flame for Great Hanshin Earthquake

Photo taken on Jan. 10, 2026, shows a flame transferred to a candle from a gas lamp burning "Light of Hope" flame at a park in Kobe, western Japan, to be used for various events marking the 31st anniversary on Jan. 17 of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, killing over 6,400 people.

Marine Tondelier attends 13 november memorial at the Place de la Republique - Paris

Marine Tondelier attends 13 november memorial at the Place de la Republique - Paris

Les Ecologistes Europe Ecologie Les Verts green party National Secretary Marine Tondelier, light a candle as she attends a makeshift memorial at the Place de la Republique in Paris on November 13, 2025 where a giant screen is installed to show the commemorations, during the anniversary marking a decade since the terror attacks of November 13, 2015 in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

Marine Tondelier attends 13 november memorial at the Place de la Republique - Paris

Marine Tondelier attends 13 november memorial at the Place de la Republique - Paris

Les Ecologistes Europe Ecologie Les Verts green party National Secretary Marine Tondelier, light a candle as she attends a makeshift memorial at the Place de la Republique in Paris on November 13, 2025 where a giant screen is installed to show the commemorations, during the anniversary marking a decade since the terror attacks of November 13, 2015 in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

PM Mark Carney Visits Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

PM Mark Carney Visits Notre-Dame Cathedral - Paris

Prime Minister Mark Carney light a candle while touring Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, France on Monday, March 17, 2025. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

Candle-Light Demonstration for Catatumbo

People light candles during a demonstration against the violence in the Catatumbo region by the National Liberation Army (ELN) and Dissidents of the FARC-EP guerrillas, in Bogota, Colombia's Plaza de Bolivar, January 30, 2025. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Plast scouts bring Peace Light of Bethlehem to Kyiv

Plast scouts bring Peace Light of Bethlehem to Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 15, 2024 - A serviceman lights a candle from a lantern of a member of the Plast National Scout Organization of Ukraine during the ceremony to hand over the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the military, volunteers and people present in a shelter at the Central Railway Terminal, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Plast scouts bring Peace Light of Bethlehem to Kyiv

Plast scouts bring Peace Light of Bethlehem to Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 15, 2024 - Members of the Plast National Scout Organization of Ukraine hold candles and vigil lanterns during the ceremony to hand over the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the military, volunteers and people present at the Central Railway Terminal, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Plast scouts bring Peace Light of Bethlehem to Kyiv

Plast scouts bring Peace Light of Bethlehem to Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 15, 2024 - Members of the Plast National Scout Organization of Ukraine share the flame during the ceremony to hand over the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the military, volunteers and people present at the Central Railway Terminal, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

Christmas lights in Kharkiv

Christmas lights in Kharkiv

KHARKIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 7, 2024 - A lamppost decorated with a garland and a lantern is in the street during the Christmas season, Kharkiv, northeastern Ukraine.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - A vigil lantern glows at the Holodomor Museum during the Light the Candle action on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - A man holds a vigil lantern at the Holodomor Museum during the Light the Candle action on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - Vigil lanterns and the sheaves of wheat and rye ears are at the Holodomor Museum during the Light the Candle action on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - Vigil lanterns and the sheaves of wheat and rye ears are at the Holodomor Museum during the Light the Candle action on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - A vigil lantern glows in the snow at the Holodomor Museum during the Light the Candle action on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - A woman holds vigil lanterns at the Holodomor Museum during the Light the Candle action on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - People light vigil lanterns during the Light the Candle action at the Holodomor Museum on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - Vigil lanterns and the sheaves of wheat and rye ears are at the Holodomor Museum during the Light the Candle action on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - The Candle of Memory monument is at the Holodomor Museum during the Light the Candle action on the Holodomor Victims Remembrance Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. On the fourth Saturday of November, Ukraine pays tribute to Ukrainians killed during the man-made famine of 1932-1933 and mass famines of 1921-1923 and 1946-1947 with a moment of silence and lighting of candles. The Holodomor is recognised as the genocide of the Ukrainian nation.

Exhibition in Egypt sheds light on Palestine issue

STORY: Exhibition in Egypt sheds light on Palestine issue SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of exhibition STORYLINE: The "I wish I was a candle" exhibition, a collaborative effort between Egyptian and Palestinian artists in Cairo, runs from May 7 till the end of the month in the Egyptian capital at Artox Gallery. Shedding light on the Palestinian cause, the display seeks to raise global awareness. Cairo is home to a large number of Gazan artists. Reflecting shared emotions towards the situation in Gaza, the artists from Gaza and Egypt join forces to denounce the ongoing hardships faced by the Palestinian people. Profits from the exhibition will be dedicated to supporting Palestinian artists and students in need of financial aid. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cairo. (XHTV)

Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Church priests lights the large candle from which participants will light the candles. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Church priests lights the large candle from which participants will light the candles. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Holy Saturday Easter Eve - Istanbul

Priests are placing the big candle symbolizing the light of Christ's resurrection overcoming the darkness of the tomb. A solemn ceremony was held to observe Holy Saturday and Easter Eve, bringing together devout congregants for prayers and reflection in Istanbul's St. Anthony Church, Turkey, on March 30, 2024 Photo by Yagiz Gurtug/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Germany: Memorial Service For Hanau Shooting Victims Held In Brunswick

A memorial service was held in Brunswick, Germany for the victims of Hanau shooting on Monday, February 19. The racist attack occurred on 19 February 2020 killing 9 people and injuring 5 by a far-right extremist. Similar event was also held in Berlin with thousands of attendees.

Traditions of Christmas Eve

Traditions of Christmas Eve

24.12.2023, Viljandi. In Estonia, it´s a tradition for people to visit the graves of their relatives on Christmas Eve and light a candle at the graveside. On Christmas Eve, cemeteries are filled with twinkling candles, highlighting the importance of family. Photo Marko Saarm, Sakala

Traditions of Christmas Eve

Traditions of Christmas Eve

24.12.2023, Viljandi. In Estonia, it´s a tradition for people to visit the graves of their relatives on Christmas Eve and light a candle at the graveside. On Christmas Eve, cemeteries are filled with twinkling candles, highlighting the importance of family. Drone view of lit candles. Photo Marko Saarm, Sakala

Traditions of Christmas Eve

Traditions of Christmas Eve

24.12.2023, Viljandi. In Estonia, it´s a tradition for people to visit the graves of their relatives on Christmas Eve and light a candle at the graveside. On Christmas Eve, cemeteries are filled with twinkling candles, highlighting the importance of family. Drone view of lit candles. Photo Marko Saarm, Sakala

Traditions of Christmas Eve

Traditions of Christmas Eve

24.12.2023, Viljandi. In Estonia, it´s a tradition for people to visit the graves of their relatives on Christmas Eve and light a candle at the graveside. On Christmas Eve, cemeteries are filled with twinkling candles, highlighting the importance of family. Photo Marko Saarm, Sakala

Traditions of Christmas Eve

Traditions of Christmas Eve

24.12.2023, Viljandi. In Estonia, it´s a tradition for people to visit the graves of their relatives on Christmas Eve and light a candle at the graveside. On Christmas Eve, cemeteries are filled with twinkling candles, highlighting the importance of family. Drone view of lit candles. Photo Marko Saarm, Sakala

Traditions of Christmas Eve

Traditions of Christmas Eve

24.12.2023, Viljandi. In Estonia, it´s a tradition for people to visit the graves of their relatives on Christmas Eve and light a candle at the graveside. On Christmas Eve, cemeteries are filled with twinkling candles, highlighting the importance of family. Drone view of lit candles. Photo Marko Saarm, Sakala

Traditions of Christmas Eve

Traditions of Christmas Eve

24.12.2023, Viljandi. In Estonia, it´s a tradition for people to visit the graves of their relatives on Christmas Eve and light a candle at the graveside. On Christmas Eve, cemeteries are filled with twinkling candles, highlighting the importance of family. Drone view of lit candles. Photo Marko Saarm, Sakala

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Children bring candles together to share the frame as Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - A little boy holds a candle as Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Women hold candles as Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - A girl holds a burning candle as Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - A child holds a burning candle as Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

Bethlehem Peace Light in Lviv

LVIV, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Lviv-based Plast scouts deliver the Peace Light of Bethlehem to the people of Lviv at St. Georges Cathedral, Lviv, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light at Ukraine-Poland border

Bethlehem Peace Light at Ukraine-Poland border

LVIV REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Adults and children hold hands as Polish scouts give the Peace Light of Bethlehem to Ukrainian Plast scouts in the international zone at the Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoint at the Ukraine-Poland border, Lviv Region, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light at Ukraine-Poland border

Bethlehem Peace Light at Ukraine-Poland border

LVIV REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Adults and children hold hands as Polish scouts give the Peace Light of Bethlehem to Ukrainian Plast scouts in the international zone at the Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoint at the Ukraine-Poland border, Lviv Region, western Ukraine.

Bethlehem Peace Light at Ukraine-Poland border

Bethlehem Peace Light at Ukraine-Poland border

LVIV REGION, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 14, 2023 - Adults and children hold hands as Polish scouts give the Peace Light of Bethlehem to Ukrainian Plast scouts in the international zone at the Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoint at the Ukraine-Poland border, Lviv Region, western Ukraine.