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Tihar Festival At Kasthamandap Temple - Nepal

A woman performs a ritual for the mass Bhai Tika ceremony during the Tihar festival at Kasthamandap Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 23, 2025. The last day of Tihar, widely celebrated across Nepal, is known as Bhai Tika. On this day, sisters apply a tika on the foreheads of their brothers praying for their long life, good health and prosperity. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Tihar Festival At Kasthamandap Temple - Nepal

A man receives tika at the mass Bhai Tika ceremony during the Tihar festival at Kasthamandap Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 23, 2025. The last day of Tihar, widely celebrated across Nepal, is known as Bhai Tika. On this day, sisters apply a tika on the foreheads of their brothers praying for their long life, good health and prosperity. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Tihar Festival At Kasthamandap Temple - Nepal

Oil lamps are lit for the mass Bhai Tika ceremony during the Tihar festival at Kasthamandap Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 23, 2025. The last day of Tihar, widely celebrated across Nepal, is known as Bhai Tika. On this day, sisters apply a tika on the foreheads of their brothers praying for their long life, good health and prosperity. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Tihar Festival At Kasthamandap Temple - Nepal

A man receives tika at the mass Bhai Tika ceremony during the Tihar festival at Kasthamandap Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 23, 2025. The last day of Tihar, widely celebrated across Nepal, is known as Bhai Tika. On this day, sisters apply a tika on the foreheads of their brothers praying for their long life, good health and prosperity. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Tihar Festival At Kasthamandap Temple - Nepal

A man with tika is seen at the mass Bhai Tika ceremony during the Tihar festival at Kasthamandap Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 23, 2025. The last day of Tihar, widely celebrated across Nepal, is known as Bhai Tika. On this day, sisters apply a tika on the foreheads of their brothers praying for their long life, good health and prosperity. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Tihar Festival At Kasthamandap Temple - Nepal

Men attend a mass Bhai Tika ceremony during the Tihar festival at Kasthamandap Temple in Kathmandu, Nepal, Oct. 23, 2025. The last day of Tihar, widely celebrated across Nepal, is known as Bhai Tika. On this day, sisters apply a tika on the foreheads of their brothers praying for their long life, good health and prosperity. (Photo by Sulav Shrestha/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Sumo: London tournament

Sumo wrestlers wearing ceremonial aprons line up on the ring on Oct. 19, 2025, the last day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

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Sumo: London tournament

(front, from L) Ura, yokozuna Hoshoryu, Sarutobi, and Takayasu acknowledge the crowd after receiving their respective awards on the last day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Takayasu (L) receives the Fighting Spirit Prize on the last day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025.

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Sumo: London tournament

Ura (C) reacts as he receives the audience award trophy on the last day of the five-day Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Oct. 19, 2025, while Takayasu looks on from behind.

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G20 finance meeting in Washington

Officials from South Africa, chair of a two-day meeting of the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors, hold a press conference in Washington on Oct. 16, 2025, the last day of the gathering.

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End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

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End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

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End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

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End of cormorant fishing season in central Japan

Traditional cormorant fishing called "ukai" is performed on the Nagara River in the central Japan city of Gifu on the night of Oct. 15, 2025. It is the year's last day of fishing using trained cormorants to catch fish.

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Syrian Parliamentary Election - Damascu

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (R, front) is pictured at a voting site for the election of Syria's new legislature in Damascus, Syria, Oct. 5, 2025. Syria's transitional authorities on Sunday launched the country's first parliamentary elections since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, marking a new stage in the country's post-conflict political transition. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Parliamentary Election - Damascu

Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (C) is pictured at a voting site for the election of Syria's new legislature in Damascus, Syria, Oct. 5, 2025. Syria's transitional authorities on Sunday launched the country's first parliamentary elections since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, marking a new stage in the country's post-conflict political transition. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Parliamentary Election - Damascu

This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2025 shows a scene at a voting site for the election of Syria's new legislature in Damascus, Syria. Syria's transitional authorities on Sunday launched the country's first parliamentary elections since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, marking a new stage in the country's post-conflict political transition. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Parliamentary Election - Damascu

This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2025 shows a scene at a voting site for the election of Syria's new legislature in Damascus, Syria. Syria's transitional authorities on Sunday launched the country's first parliamentary elections since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, marking a new stage in the country's post-conflict political transition. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Syrian Parliamentary Election - Damascu

This photo taken on Oct. 5, 2025 shows a scene at a voting site for the election of Syria's new legislature in Damascus, Syria. Syria's transitional authorities on Sunday launched the country's first parliamentary elections since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, marking a new stage in the country's post-conflict political transition. Photo by Ammar Safarjalani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Division Series between Dodgers and Phillies

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki reacts after Philadelphia Phillies' last batter, second baseman Bryson Stott, pops out in foul territory during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the Division Series at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Oct. 4, 2025.

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Cameroon Presidential Election Campaign - Yaound

This photo taken on Sept. 27, 2025 shows people attending the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement (CPDM) candidate's opening campaign rally in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon. Cameroon's presidential race officially began on Saturday, with 12 candidates, including one woman, vying for the country's highest office. The campaign will last for two weeks, culminating in the presidential election on Oct. 12. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroon Presidential Election Campaign - Yaound

This photo taken on Sept. 27, 2025 shows a poster of incumbent President Paul Biya, leader of the ruling Cameroon People's Democratic Movement, displayed on the street in Yaounde, capital of Cameroon. Cameroon's presidential race officially began on Saturday, with 12 candidates, including one woman, vying for the country's highest office. The campaign will last for two weeks, culminating in the presidential election on Oct. 12. Photo by Kepseu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cameroon Presidential Election Campaign - Yaound

Cameroonian Prime Minister Joseph Dion Ngute (C, front) attends a campaign activity in Buea, Southwest Region of Cameroon, Sept. 27, 2025. Cameroon's presidential race officially began on Saturday, with 12 candidates, including one woman, vying for the country's highest office. The campaign will last for two weeks, culminating in the presidential election on Oct. 12. Photo by Muleng Timngum/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People enjoy beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People attend the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People enjoy beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People take part in a parade during the opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

Munich Mayor Dieter Reiter (C) taps the first barrel of beer of the 190th Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People take part in a parade during the opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People dance with music at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

A band performs at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

People take part in a parade during the opening of the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Oktoberfest in Munich

A staff member carries cups of beer at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany, September 20, 2025. The 190th Oktoberfest, one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, opened on Saturday in Munich, with mayor Dieter Reiter tapping the first barrel of beer as a tradition. This year's festival will last until Oct. 5. Photo by Zhang Haofu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS/COM

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Japanese baseball legend Nagashima dies at 89

Yomiuri Giants third baseman Shigeo Nagashima takes off his jersey after his last career game in the locker room at Tokyo's Korakuen Stadium on Oct. 14, 1974. Nagashima, who was a key player on the Giants team that won nine consecutive Central League and Japan Series titles from 1965 to 1973 and later managed the club, died on June 3, 2025, aged 89.

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Behind The Scenes Of The Vatican

The Last Judgement - Sistine Chapel , Vatican. Oct 2014. Painted by Michelangelo Buonarroti (Michel-Ange) . View of the Ceiling and the frescoes of the Sistine Chapel with the new lighting on October 2014. Vatican Museums. Vatican City. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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