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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other historic colorways. For h

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand and Victor Wembanyama during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other his

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Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Leon Marchand in San Antonio to Meet Wembanyama for The NBA Game - USA

Handout Photo dated on January 7, 2026 shows Leon Marchand during NBA Game - San Antonio Spurs v Los Angeles Lakers. On Nike's initiative, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio to meet Wembanyama for the NBA game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Based in Austin, where he is continuing his preparation for the European Swimming Championships scheduled for next August in Paris, Léon Marchand traveled to San Antonio on Wednesday evening to attend the game between the Spurs and the Lakers. Before the game, the French swimmer was welcomed by Victor Wembanyama for an informal chat behind the scenes at the Frost Bank Center. It was a simple and warm meeting between two major figures in French sport: one on the rise in the NBA, the other engaged in methodical preparation a few months ahead of a crucial continental event on home soil. On the sidelines, Marchand wore the Nike Air Max 90 in their new Neon colorway, a reissue of the iconic model that will be relaunched next March alongside other historic colorways. For h

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, April 13 Kyodo - Visitors sing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025. (Kyodo)

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World athletics championships event

World athletics championships event

Retired Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt shows his iconic pose during an event in Tokyo on Sept. 11, 2025, two days prior to start of the world athletics championships in the Japanese capital.

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists Disrupt Booking Boat at Pride - Amsterdam

Activists jump into the water near the Hortus Bridge to block the passage of the Booking.com boat during the 29th Canal Pride parade in Amsterdam, Netherlands, on August 2, 2025. The protest targets the travel company’s inclusion on a UN blacklist for allegedly facilitating tourism in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank by allowing listings of properties built on disputed land. Five activists are arrested for disrupting public order. Despite the incident, the annual pride event continues with vibrant festivities, drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators who line the canals to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights, diversity, and inclusion. The Canal Pride parade is one of Europe’s most iconic LGBTQ+ events, known for its flotilla of colorfully decorated boats and festive atmosphere. This year’s edition proceeds largely without major disruptions aside from the brief protest action. Photo by Wahaj Bani Moufleh/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Visitors walk on the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring in Osaka on July 13, 2025, marking three months since the event opened in the western Japan city.

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US: NYC Streets Fill as Crowds Witness 2025 Final Manhattanhenge

Crowds gathered around the Tudor City Bridge on 42nd Street on Friday, July 11, to witness this year's last "Manhattanhenge," a phenomenon in which the sun sets and aligns with New York City's streetscape.

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[Breaking News]World Exposition in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan, May 14 Kyodo - Video shows the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on May 13, 2025, exactly one month after the event opened in Osaka, western Japan. (Kyodo)

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo shows the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on May 13, 2025, exactly one month after the event opened in Osaka, western Japan.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on May 13, 2025, exactly one month after the event opened in Osaka, western Japan.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on May 13, 2025, exactly one month after the event opened in Osaka, western Japan.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on May 13, 2025, exactly one month after the event opened in Osaka, western Japan.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on May 13, 2025, exactly one month after the event opened in Osaka, western Japan.

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World Exposition in Osaka

World Exposition in Osaka

Photo shows the World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on May 13, 2025, exactly one month after the event opened in Osaka, western Japan.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows about 10,000 people singing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo shows the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo shows the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Visitors sing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

The 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring is crowded with visitors on the rain-soaked opening day of the six-month event in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows about 10,000 people singing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Visitors sing Ode to Joy at the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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World Exposition opens in Osaka

World Exposition opens in Osaka

Photo shows the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on the opening day of the six-month event on an artificial island in Osaka, western Japan, on April 13, 2025.

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Japan crown prince at World Exposition site in Osaka

Japan crown prince at World Exposition site in Osaka

Japanese Crown Prince Fumihito (C) and Crown Princess Kiko visit the 2025 World Exposition's iconic Grand Ring on an artificial island in Osaka on March 12, 2025, ahead of the event starting in April. (Pool photo)

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Ashura Ceremony - Istanbul

Ashura Ceremony - Istanbul

A golden dome, an iconic symbol in Shia Islamic architecture, stands as a place of remembrance for figures central to the story of Ashura. Istanbul, Turkey, August 2021. Ashura commemorates the Battle of Karbala, where Hossein and his followers were killed in 680 A.D., a pivotal event in Shia Islam. Photo by Konstantin Novakovic/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Tropicana Hotel In Vegas Imploded With Fireworks Show

Hotel Tropicana in Las Vegas was demolished in a controlled implosion on Wednesday, October 9, following a fireworks display and a drone show to celebrate its legacy. The Tropicana had closed in April after 67 years of business.

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US: Tropicana Hotel In Vegas Imploded With Fireworks Show 3

Hotel Tropicana in Las Vegas was demolished in a controlled implosion on Wednesday, October 9, following a fireworks display and a drone show to celebrate its legacy. The Tropicana had closed in April after 67 years of business.

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US: Tropicana Hotel In Vegas Imploded With Fireworks Show 2

Hotel Tropicana in Las Vegas was demolished in a controlled implosion on Wednesday, October 9, following a fireworks display and a drone show to celebrate its legacy. The Tropicana had closed in April after 67 years of business.

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US: Tropicana Hotel In Vegas Imploded With Fireworks Show 5

Hotel Tropicana in Las Vegas was demolished in a controlled implosion on Wednesday, October 9, following a fireworks display and a drone show to celebrate its legacy. The Tropicana had closed in April after 67 years of business.

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US: Tropicana Hotel In Vegas Imploded With Fireworks Show 4

Hotel Tropicana in Las Vegas was demolished in a controlled implosion on Wednesday, October 9, following a fireworks display and a drone show to celebrate its legacy. The Tropicana had closed in April after 67 years of business.

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China: Moment Of Iconic Canton Tower Struck By Lightning Captured

On August 29, 2024, in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, a striking moment was captured during a stormy night. Under a slightly purple-tinted sky, a single bright lightning bolt suddenly struck, hitting the top of the iconic Canton Tower perfectly.   The scene was both awe-inspiring and dramatic, with the lightning illuminating the dark sky as it connected with the tower, known as ""Xiao Man Yao"" (Slim Waist).   Interestingly, Canton Tower is designed to function as a lightning rod, making the event a natural occurrence despite its spectacular appearance.

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Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon

STORY: Afghan kids race for cultural heritage protection in mini-marathon SHOOTING TIME: June 15, 2024 DATELINE: June 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:45 LOCATION: BAMIYAN, Afghanistan CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the mini-marathon in Bamiyan City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Dari): MOHAMMAD TAQQI TAQADOSI, Organizer of the mini-marathon 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Dari): BAHAR ALIZADA, 10-year-old competitor in the mini-marathon 4. various of young competitors in the mini-marathon in Bamiyan City STORYLINE: Some clad in simple sandals, Afghan children from the Bamiyan Valley set off on a run in front of the UNESCO-listed giant Buddhas site, an iconic symbol of Afghanistan's rich cultural history. The event, which commenced on Saturday, was a mini-marathon organized by Afghan and Chinese archaeologists, including members from Bamyan University, Shanghai University, and Shanghai International Studies University. The marathon aimed to raise local awareness of the urgent need to protect cultural relics in this war-torn country,

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UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges

STORY: UK-China arts event celebrates rich history, cultural exchanges SHOOTING TIME: May 30, 2024 DATELINE: May 31, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:19 LOCATION: London CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River" opening ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVEN VON KOHORN, Participant of the opening ceremony 3. various of the exhibition STORYLINE: An arts event highlighting the cultures along the Yellow River and Thames River, two iconic rivers in China and the United Kingdom (UK) in respective, began on Friday in central London. The event, jointly organized by the UK-China Photography Association and UK-China Film Collab, is titled "Beautiful China, Beautiful Britain: Common People Along the Yellow River." It celebrates the rich history and cultural exchanges between the two countries with exhibitions of 400 photographs by more than 100 photographers, paintings, calligraphy, seal carving demonstrations, as well as outdoor activities. SOUNDBITE

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