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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

The hands of an LFI deputy with his blue, white and red scarf. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest Against The Social Security Finance Bill - Paris

The hands of an LFI deputy with his blue, white and red scarf. Rally against the Social Security Finance Bill called by USAP-CGT. The 2026 (PLFSS) Social Security Finance Bill is back in the National Assembly for a final vote today. USAP-CGT calls on MPs to make the right choice, the choice of social progress and citizen protection, by voting against it. France, Paris, December 16, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mizuho Financial to buy Indian investment bank

Mizuho Financial Group Inc. President Masahiro Kihara (L) and Gaurav Deepak, CEO of Avendus Capital Private Ltd., shake hands at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 17, 2025. The major Japanese financial group said it will buy the major Indian investment bank to strengthen operations in the South Asian country with high growth potential.

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Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura shake hands at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

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Japan PM Takaichi, JIP leader Yoshimura hold talks

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura shake hands at a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, following their talks on a bill to slash the number of House of Representatives seats by 10 percent.

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Replacement of MUFG President

MUFG Bank President Junichi Hanzawa (L) and Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. President Hironori Kamezawa shake hands after attending a press conference in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, to announce their promotions to group president and chairman, respectively.

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China: Man Jumps Into Muddy Pit to Rescue Trapped Bird

A man in Guangdong, China, rushed to the aid of a small bird that had fallen into a deep, muddy water pit on December 1, 2025. The footage shows the man jumping into the pit and using both hands to safely lift the bird and bring it back onto ground.

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PM Mark Carney Visits Fallowfield Tree Farm - Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney hands a reporter a roasted marshmallow while visiting Fallowfield Tree Farm in Ottawa, ON, Canada on December 13, 2025. Photo by Spencer Colby/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani as he arrives for an audience with participants in the Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican on December 13, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV At Audience With Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy Participants - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV shakes hands with Monsignor Rino Fisichella, right, as he arrives for an audience with participants in the Jubilee of Italian Diplomacy in the Paul VI Hall, at the Vatican on December 13, 2025. Photo by ALESSIA GIULIANI/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) during a bill signing to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team in the Oval Office at the White House Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House

President Donald Trump shakes hands with Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) during a bill signing to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team in the Oval Office at the White House Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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White House

President Donald Trump receives a hat and shakes hands with team captain Mike Eruzione during a bill signing to award Congressional Gold Medals to the 1980 U.S. Olympic ice hockey team in the Oval Office at the White House Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Francis Chung/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Prime Minister Attends School Inauguration - Rugles

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, center, shakes hands as he arrives for the inauguration of the school Aurelie Aubert in Rugles, West of Paris, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Emma Da Silva/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Prime Minister Attends School Inauguration - Rugles

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, center, shakes hands as he arrives for the inauguration of the school Aurelie Aubert in Rugles, West of Paris, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Emma Da Silva/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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French Prime Minister Attends School Inauguration - Rugles

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, center, shakes hands as he arrives for the inauguration of the school Aurelie Aubert in Rugles, West of Paris, Friday, Dec. 12, 2025. Photo by Emma Da Silva/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nobel Peace Prize winner

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, shakes hands with a supporter after arriving in Oslo in the small hours of Dec. 11, 2025. The award ceremony took place the previous day with her daughter Ana Corina Sosa Machado attending on her behalf.

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Liverpool FC

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) claps his hands during Inter - FC Internazionale vs Liverpool FC, UEFA Champions League football match in Milano, Italy, December 09 2025

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CALCIO - UEFA Champions League - Inter - FC Internazionale vs Liverpool FC

Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool FC) claps his hands during Inter - FC Internazionale vs Liverpool FC, UEFA Champions League football match in Milano, Italy, December 09 2025

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European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) shake hands on the 10 Downing Street doorstep after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2R) in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) shake hands on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2R) in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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European Leaders at Downing Street - London

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) shake hands on the 10 Downing Street dootstep after a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (C) and Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (2R) in central London on December 8, 2025. Photo by Adrian Dennis/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Intelligent Sorting Warehouse for Express Delivery

The staff is loading the sorted express packages into the hands of the users who are preparing to send them, at the No. 3 Express Intelligent Sorting Warehouse of JD 5G Zero Carbon Intelligent Logistics Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, on December 9, 2025.

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Intelligent Sorting Warehouse for Express Delivery

The staff is loading the sorted express packages into the hands of the users who are preparing to send them, at the No. 3 Express Intelligent Sorting Warehouse of JD 5G Zero Carbon Intelligent Logistics Industrial Park in Linze County, Zhangye City, Gansu Province, China, on December 9, 2025.

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President Of Cote D'Ivoire Sworn-In - Abidjan

Cote d'Ivoire's incumbent President Alassane Ouattara (L) shakes hands with Chantal Camara, President of the Constitutional Council, during the inauguration ceremony in Abidjan, economic capital of Cote d'Ivoire, Dec. 8, 2025. Alassane Ouattara, incumbent President of Cote d'Ivoire, was sworn in before the Constitutional Council on Monday, for a fourth five-year term, after winning the election with 89.77 percent of the votes. Photo by Yvan Sonh/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan-Australia defense talks

Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) shakes hands with his Australian counterpart Richard Marles prior to their talks at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2025.

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Leaders At Doha Forum - Qatar

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam (L) shakes hands with Asaad al-Shaibani, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Syria during the opening ceremony of Doha Forum in Qatar on December 6, 2025. Photo by Balkis Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Football: World Cup draw

U.S. President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as the newly established FIFA Peace Prize is given to him during the 2026 World Cup official draw in Washington on Dec. 5, 2025.

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Staff members operate robots to collect data at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A staff member operates a robot to collect data in a supermarket scenario at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

People visit a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A staff member debugs a robot at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A robot grabs and passes a bottle of drinks to a customer at a humanoid robots 7S shop in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A visitor walks past robots displayed at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A staff member operates a robot to collect data in a cafe scenario at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Staff members operate a robot to collect data in a warehouse scenario at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Visitors enjoy robots performing at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

Robots perform sporting techniques at a humanoid robots 7S shop in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A staff member operates a robot to collect data in a home life scenario at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

People visit a humanoid robots 7S shop in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Humanoid Robot Innovation Center - China

A visitor walks past robots and components displayed at a humanoid robot innovation center in Wuhan East Lake High-tech Development Zone, also known as the optics valley of China, in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province, December 4, 2025. Relying on its scientific and educational resources as well as manufacturing advantages, Hubei is accelerating the layout of its humanoid robot industry chain this year. At present, there are many complete humanoid robot manufacturers as well as core components enterprises in the province, covering core technologies such as chips, joints and dexterous hands. The province has also established a humanoid robot innovation center, providing services for humanoid robot enterprises to carry out research and development such as concept and scenario verification as well as data integration, promoting the in-depth integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Photo by Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu/ABACAPRESS.COM

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S. Korean president Lee meets SoftBank CEO Son

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) shakes hands with SoftBank Group Corp. CEO Masayoshi Son prior to their meeting at the presidential office in Seoul on Dec. 5, 2025.

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S. Korean president Lee meets SoftBank CEO Son

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (R) shakes hands with SoftBank Group Corp. CEO Masayoshi Son prior to their meeting at the presidential office in Seoul on Dec. 5, 2025.

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Exclusif - BFM Awards Photocall - Paris

CEO of Thales Group, Patrice Caine shake hands with Chairman and CEO of French construction company Vinci, Xavier Huillard at the 21th BFM Awards at the Grand Palais in Paris, France on December 2, 2025. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prime Minister Mark Carney Speaks at Assembly - Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney shakes hands with AFN National. hired Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak following his speech at the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs Assembly, in Ottawa, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Three Samoyeds Enjoy Ice Cream as Summer Delight in Guangzhou

On July 19, 2025, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, a video captured a delightful summer scene. A woman held three creamy ice creams in her hands while three fluffy Samoyed dogs surrounded her. Each dog happily licked one ice cream, eating with great enjoyment.

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Trump Makes an Announcement About Trump Accounts - Washington, DC

United States President Donald J Trump shakes hands with Michael Dell after announcing that Michael and Susan Dell have pledged a historic $6.25B to seed ‘Trump accounts’ for kids, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Credit: Yuri Gripas / Pool via CNP

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Trump Makes an Announcement About Trump Accounts - Washington, DC

United States President Donald J Trump shakes hands with Michael Dell after announcing that Michael and Susan Dell have pledged a historic $6.25B to seed ‘Trump accounts’ for kids, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Credit: Yuri Gripas / Pool via CNP

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Trump Makes an Announcement About Trump Accounts - Washington, DC

United States President Donald J Trump shakes hands with Michael Dell after announcing that Michael and Susan Dell have pledged a historic $6.25B to seed ‘Trump accounts’ for kids, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Credit: Yuri Gripas / Pool via CNP

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ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 - China

Felix Lebrun (R) of France shakes hands with Eduard Ionescu of Romania after their men's singles match during the stage 1 group match between France and Romania at the ITTF Mixed Team World Cup 2025 in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, December 2, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/Wang Ying/ABACAPRESS.COM