President Macron During Bilateral Meetings - Sharm El Sheikh

President Macron During Bilateral Meetings - Sharm El Sheikh

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Melon, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar and King Abdullah II of Jordan during a meeting in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on October 13, 2025 before to participate at a Peace Summit. Chaired by Egypt's President al-Sisi and with the participation of US President Trump, the meeting of heads of state and government is to discuss support for the Gaza Strip following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Porta Susa in Turin, with the station blocked, after the demonstration in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and Gaza turned into a procession: offensive graffiti against Prime Minister Giorgia Melon . Turin, Italy on September 24, 2025. Photo by Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Porta Susa in Turin, with the station blocked, after the demonstration in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and Gaza turned into a procession: offensive graffiti against Prime Minister Giorgia Melon . Turin, Italy on September 24, 2025. Photo by Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Porta Susa in Turin, with the station blocked, after the demonstration in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and Gaza turned into a procession: offensive graffiti against Prime Minister Giorgia Melon . Turin, Italy on September 24, 2025. Photo by Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Porta Susa in Turin, with the station blocked, after the demonstration in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and Gaza turned into a procession: offensive graffiti against Prime Minister Giorgia Melon . Turin, Italy on September 24, 2025. Photo by Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Demonstation in Porta Susa Railway Station - Turin

Porta Susa in Turin, with the station blocked, after the demonstration in solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla and Gaza turned into a procession: offensive graffiti against Prime Minister Giorgia Melon . Turin, Italy on September 24, 2025. Photo by Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

China: Fierce Sandstorm Sweeps Through Melon Field in Changji, Xinjiang

A fierce sandstorm hit Changji, Xinjiang, on August 16. This video captured the moment a man was standing in his Hami melon field when powerful winds swept through without warning. Within seconds, hordes of empty melon bags were hurled into the air, filling the sky and creating a chaotic scene as the man struggled to continue his broadcast.

Illustration - Provence Food

Illustration - Provence Food

MELON IN HAND, BROWN APRON, CLOSE UP Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Provence Food

Illustration - Provence Food

MELON IN HAND, BROWN APRON, CLOSE UP Photo by Jean-Bernard Nadeau/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Provence

Illustration - Provence

MELON IN HAND, BROWN APRON, CLOSE UP Alizee Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Premium melons from Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan, May 26 Kyodo - A pair of premium melons, produced in Yubari in Hokkaido, fetches 1 million yen ($7,000) at the first auction of the year in Sapporo, the capital of the northern Japan prefecture, on May 26, 2025. (Kyodo)

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - IV° Memorial Alessio Giovannini

ATLETICA - Internazionali di Atletica - IV° Memorial Alessio Giovannini

Pedreschi Gaia, Musica Agnese, Carpinteri Alessia, Angelino Ilenia, Melon chiara, Herrera Abreu Johanelis during IVð Memorial Alessio Giovannini, International Athletics game in Ancona, Italy, January 18 2025

August Melon Planting Base

August Melon Planting Base

LONGLI, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - A tourist picks August melon at a near-wild August melon planting base in Longli village, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Oct 3, 2024.

August Melon Planting Base

August Melon Planting Base

LONGLI, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - A tourist picks August melon at a near-wild August melon planting base in Longli village, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Oct 3, 2024.

August Melon Planting Base

August Melon Planting Base

LONGLI, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - A tourist picks August melon at a near-wild August melon planting base in Longli village, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Oct 3, 2024.

August Melon Planting Base

August Melon Planting Base

LONGLI, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - A tourist snaps Tiktok at a near-wild August melon planting base in Longli village, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Oct 3, 2024.

August Melon Planting Base

August Melon Planting Base

LONGLI, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - A tourist picks August melon at a near-wild August melon planting base in Longli village, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Oct 3, 2024.

August Melon Planting Base

August Melon Planting Base

LONGLI, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - A tourist snaps Tiktok at a near-wild August melon planting base in Longli village, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Oct 3, 2024.

August Melon Planting Base

August Melon Planting Base

LONGLI, CHINA - OCTOBER 3, 2024 - A tourist picks August melon at a near-wild August melon planting base in Longli village, Southwest China's Guizhou province, Oct 3, 2024.

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

UZBEKISTAN-KHIVA-MELON FESTIVAL-CELEBRATIONS

(240812) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People celebrate the Melon Festival in Khiva, Uzbekistan, Aug. 11, 2024. Khiva in the Khorezm region of Uzbekistan hosted the annual Melon Festival from Aug. 9 to 11. The ancient city showcased a variety of melon products and held a series of vibrant traditional folk celebrations during the festival. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rainbow Watermelons

Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

Rainbow Watermelons

Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

Rainbow Watermelons

Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

Rainbow Watermelons

Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

Rainbow Watermelons

Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

Rainbow Watermelons

Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

Rainbow Watermelons

Rainbow Watermelons

YICHANG, CHINA - JUNE 15, 2024 - Rainbow watermelons are on sale in Yichang, Hubei province, China, June 15, 2024. Rainbow watermelon melon flesh color is special, red orange, cream and yellow, cross section with vague flower shape, longitudinal section like a beautiful rainbow. Rainbow watermelons are usually ready to be picked after 28 days of pollination.

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

NANTONG, CHINA - MAY 28, 2024 - A melon farmer picks ripe "air watermelons" in a smart greenhouse at a smart agriculture base in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, May 28, 2024.

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

NANTONG, CHINA - MAY 28, 2024 - A melon farmer picks ripe "air watermelons" in a smart greenhouse at a smart agriculture base in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, May 28, 2024.

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

NANTONG, CHINA - MAY 28, 2024 - A melon farmer picks ripe "air watermelons" in a smart greenhouse at a smart agriculture base in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, May 28, 2024.

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

NANTONG, CHINA - MAY 28, 2024 - A melon farmer picks ripe "air watermelons" in a smart greenhouse at a smart agriculture base in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, May 28, 2024.

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

NANTONG, CHINA - MAY 28, 2024 - A melon farmer picks ripe "air watermelons" in a smart greenhouse at a smart agriculture base in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, May 28, 2024.

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

NANTONG, CHINA - MAY 28, 2024 - A melon farmer picks ripe "air watermelons" in a smart greenhouse at a smart agriculture base in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, May 28, 2024.

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

NANTONG, CHINA - MAY 28, 2024 - A melon farmer picks ripe "air watermelons" in a smart greenhouse at a smart agriculture base in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, May 28, 2024.

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

A Smart Agriculture Base in Nantong

NANTONG, CHINA - MAY 28, 2024 - A melon farmer picks ripe "air watermelons" in a smart greenhouse at a smart agriculture base in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu province, May 28, 2024.

PM Kishida treated to cantaloupe melons

PM Kishida treated to cantaloupe melons

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida eats some cantaloupe melon from Hokota, Ibaraki Prefecture near Tokyo, during a meeting with the city's mayor at his office in Tokyo on May 8, 2024.

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Melon-seed-shaped lacquer coated pendants are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and pro

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A melon-seed-shaped lacquer coated pendant is displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and pro

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(MASTER OF CRAFTS) CHINA-HUNAN-CHU-STYLE LACQUER COATING ART (CN)

(240229) -- CHANGSHA, Feb. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Melon-seed-shaped lacquer coated pendants are displayed at Hao Guanxiong's studio in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province, Feb. 28. 2024. Chu-style lacquer coating craft took shape during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 B.C.-476 B.C.) and the Warring States Period (475 B.C.-221 B.C.). Over the past thousands of years, this oriental craft has been mainly used on wood carving artworks and famous for its complicated making, distinguished styles, varied patterns and saturated colors. In 2011, the craft was listed as one of the national-level intangible cultural heritage. Hao Guanxiong, born in central China's Hubei Province in 1992, is an inheritor of the craft. Fascinated with handmade work and painting since childhood, he was accepted by Chinese master of arts and crafts Liu Bijian as apprentice. Having worked on the craft for over ten years, he finally set up his own brand "Xiaojiaoqi" in Changsha of Hunan Province, aiming to create more artworks and pro

Farmers in China's Xinjiang see bumper harvest of Hami melons

STORY: Farmers in China's Xinjiang see bumper harvest of Hami melons DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Naomaohu Town 2. various of Hami melons 3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU MINGLIANG, Farmer 4. various of Hami melons STORYLINE: More than 40,000 mu (about 2,667 hectares) of Hami melons has recently entered harvest season in Naomaohu Town of Yiwu County, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The town is one of the largest production bases of late-ripening Hami melons in China. Hami melon planting was introduced to the area in 2001. With the adoption of standardized planting techniques in recent years, its output and quality have both seen a great improvement. This year, the output of Hami melons in Naomaohu Town is expected to reach 100,000 tons. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): YU MINGLIANG, Farmer "This year, I've planted more than 100 mu (about 6.67 hectares) of late-ripening Hami melons. So far, they have been sold out. My income

China - Agriculture

China - Agriculture

QINGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2023 - A farmer pollinates a watermelon at a melon and vegetable planting base in Wangjiyang village, Tanfang Town, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Aug 23, 2023.

China - Agriculture

China - Agriculture

QINGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2023 - A farmer pollinates a watermelon at a melon and vegetable planting base in Wangjiyang village, Tanfang Town, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Aug 23, 2023.

China - Agriculture

China - Agriculture

QINGZHOU, CHINA - AUGUST 23, 2023 - A farmer pollinates a watermelon at a melon and vegetable planting base in Wangjiyang village, Tanfang Town, Qingzhou city, East China's Shandong province, Aug 23, 2023.

Heat And Drought Reduce Watermelon And Melon Harvest By Half - Spain

Heat And Drought Reduce Watermelon And Melon Harvest By Half - Spain

Mario Picazo Díaz, farmer and partner of Melones y Sandías 'Los Picazos', cuts a melon after being picked from the plant, on July 20, 2023, in Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The scarce supply of melons and watermelons has caused the price of these typical summer fruits to rise, reaching 2.50 euros per kilo when at the same time they were sold at 1.20 euros per kilo. This shortage is due to the high temperatures and intermittent rainfall in May and June, which caused many fruits to spoil. Photo by Rey Sotolongo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heat And Drought Reduce Watermelon And Melon Harvest By Half - Spain

Heat And Drought Reduce Watermelon And Melon Harvest By Half - Spain

Mario Picazo Díaz, farmer and partner of Melones y Sandías 'Los Picazos', cuts a melon after being picked from the plant, on July 20, 2023, in Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The scarce supply of melons and watermelons has caused the price of these typical summer fruits to rise, reaching 2.50 euros per kilo when at the same time they were sold at 1.20 euros per kilo. This shortage is due to the high temperatures and intermittent rainfall in May and June, which caused many fruits to spoil. Photo by Rey Sotolongo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heat And Drought Reduce Watermelon And Melon Harvest By Half - Spain

Heat And Drought Reduce Watermelon And Melon Harvest By Half - Spain

Mario Picazo Díaz, farmer and partner of Melones y Sandías 'Los Picazos', in one of his fields with a melon, on July 20, 2023, in Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The scarce supply of melons and watermelons has caused the price of these typical summer fruits to rise, reaching 2.50 euros per kilo when at the same time they were sold at 1.20 euros per kilo. This shortage is due to the high temperatures and intermittent rainfall in May and June, which caused many fruits to spoil. Photo by Rey Sotolongo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Heat And Drought Reduce Watermelon And Melon Harvest By Half - Spain

Heat And Drought Reduce Watermelon And Melon Harvest By Half - Spain

Mario Picazo Díaz, farmer and partner of Melones y Sandías 'Los Picazos', in one of his fields with a melon, on July 20, 2023, in Alcázar de San Juan, Ciudad Real, Castilla-La Mancha (Spain). The scarce supply of melons and watermelons has caused the price of these typical summer fruits to rise, reaching 2.50 euros per kilo when at the same time they were sold at 1.20 euros per kilo. This shortage is due to the high temperatures and intermittent rainfall in May and June, which caused many fruits to spoil. Photo by Rey Sotolongo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM