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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-25TH GPHG-CHINA-WATCH BRAND

A man views a watch at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2025. Chinese independent watch brand Fam al Hut on Thursday won the Audacity Prize at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), widely regarded as the "Oscars of the watch industry." This is the second time a Chinese brand has claimed a GPHG award. In 2021, China's CIGA Design won the Challenge Watch Prize for its original model, "the Blue Planet." Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-25TH GPHG-CHINA-WATCH BRAND

People visit the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2025. Chinese independent watch brand Fam al Hut on Thursday won the Audacity Prize at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), widely regarded as the "Oscars of the watch industry." This is the second time a Chinese brand has claimed a GPHG award. In 2021, China's CIGA Design won the Challenge Watch Prize for its original model, "the Blue Planet." Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-25TH GPHG-CHINA-WATCH BRAND

People visit the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2025. Chinese independent watch brand Fam al Hut on Thursday won the Audacity Prize at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), widely regarded as the "Oscars of the watch industry." This is the second time a Chinese brand has claimed a GPHG award. In 2021, China's CIGA Design won the Challenge Watch Prize for its original model, "the Blue Planet." Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-25TH GPHG-CHINA-WATCH BRAND

A woman views a watch at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2025. Chinese independent watch brand Fam al Hut on Thursday won the Audacity Prize at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), widely regarded as the "Oscars of the watch industry." This is the second time a Chinese brand has claimed a GPHG award. In 2021, China's CIGA Design won the Challenge Watch Prize for its original model, "the Blue Planet." Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-25TH GPHG-CHINA-WATCH BRAND

Dai Xinyan (C, L), founder of Fam al Hut, speaks at the awarding ceremony of the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2025. Chinese independent watch brand Fam al Hut on Thursday won the Audacity Prize at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), widely regarded as the "Oscars of the watch industry." This is the second time a Chinese brand has claimed a GPHG award. In 2021, China's CIGA Design won the Challenge Watch Prize for its original model, "the Blue Planet." Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWITZERLAND-GENEVA-25TH GPHG-CHINA-WATCH BRAND

Dai Xinyan (C, rear), founder of Fam al Hut, attends the awarding ceremony of the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG) in Geneva, Switzerland, Nov. 13, 2025. Chinese independent watch brand Fam al Hut on Thursday won the Audacity Prize at the 25th Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Geneve (GPHG), widely regarded as the "Oscars of the watch industry." This is the second time a Chinese brand has claimed a GPHG award. In 2021, China's CIGA Design won the Challenge Watch Prize for its original model, "the Blue Planet." Photo by Lian Yi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Geneva International Music Competition

Japanese violist Ayaka Taniguchi performs en route to winning second prize in the final round of the Geneva International Music Competition in Geneva on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Geneva International Music Competition

Japanese violist Ayaka Taniguchi performs en route to winning second prize in the final round of the Geneva International Music Competition in Geneva on Nov. 12, 2025.

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Geneva International Music Competition

Japanese violist Ayaka Taniguchi (2nd from L) is pictured after performing in the final round of the Geneva International Music Competition in Geneva on Nov. 12, 2025. Taniguchi won second prize.

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. 09 NOVIEMBRE 2025 11/09/2025 Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Juan Carlos Presents The Awards Of The Sanxenxo Regatta - Spain

The King emeritus Juan Carlos I during the arrival to port and prize-giving ceremony on the second day of the regattas at the Club Nautico de Sanxenxo, on November 9, 2025, in Sanxenxo, Pontevedra, Galicia (Spain). Juan Carlos I is in the Pontevedra town of Sanxenxo to participate, during this weekend, in the regattas of the eighth series of the Spanish League of 6 meters. Photo by Elena Fernandez/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Literature Prize goes to Faroese Vónbjørt Vang for the poetry collection "Svørt orkidé". The prize is handed out by the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlén (left in the background), and the President of the Nordic Council, Heléne Björklund (right in the background), during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Literature Prize goes to Faroese Vónbjørt Vang for the poetry collection "Svørt orkidé" during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber Hall of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Literature Prize goes to Faroese Vónbjørt Vang (middle) for the poetry collection "Svørt orkidé". The prize is handed out by the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlén (left), and the President of the Nordic Council, Heléne Björklund (right), during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Film Prize goes to the Faroese film "Seinasta paradís á jørð". Sakaris Stórá (in focus), director and screenwriter, and Tommy Oksen, Danish screenwriter, accepts the prize during the awards of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Music Prize is awarded to Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. Iceland's Ambassador to Sweden, Bryndís Kjartansdóttir (centre) is accepting Vikingur's price on his behalf. The prize is presented by the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlén, and the President of the Nordic Council, Heléne Björklund, during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Film Prize goes to the Faroese film "Seinasta paradís á jørð". Tommy Oksen, Danish screenwriter, Sakaris Stórá, Faroese director and Mads Stegger, Danish screenwriter, are accepting the prize by the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén (left) and the President of the Nordic Council Heléne Björklund (right) during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young people's literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Music Prize is awarded to Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. Iceland's Ambassador to Sweden, Bryndís Kjartansdóttir is accepting Vikingur's price on his behalf during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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EQUITAZIONE - Internazionali di Equitazione - Longines Global Champions Tour

The award ceremony of Sheik Ali Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Mohammed of Doha Falcons team second place, Sophie Hinners and Katrin Eckermann of Cannes Star first place, during the CSI5 2nd GCL competition - GP Qualifier, height 1.60m, prize 56.800. Rome Circo Massimo LGCT 2025 on October 10, 2025 during Longines Global Champions Tour, International equestrian race in Rome, Italy, October 10 2025

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EQUITAZIONE - Internazionali di Equitazione - Longines Global Champions Tour

The podium with Clare Pezzoli and Guido Grimaldi of Paris Panthers team third place, Sheik Ali Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Mohammed of Doha Falcons team second place, Sophie Hinners and Katrin Eckermann of Cannes Star first place, during the CSI5 2nd GCL competition - GP Qualifier, height 1.60m, prize 56.800. Rome Circo Massimo LGCT 2025 on October 10, 2025 during Longines Global Champions Tour, International equestrian race in Rome, Italy, October 10 2025

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EQUITAZIONE - Internazionali di Equitazione - Longines Global Champions Tour

The podium with Clare Pezzoli and Guido Grimaldi of Paris Panthers team third place, Sheik Ali Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Mohammed of Doha Falcons team second place, Sophie Hinners and Katrin Eckermann of Cannes Star first place, during the CSI5 2nd GCL competition - GP Qualifier, height 1.60m, prize 56.800. Rome Circo Massimo LGCT 2025 on October 10, 2025 during Longines Global Champions Tour, International equestrian race in Rome, Italy, October 10 2025

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EQUITAZIONE - Internazionali di Equitazione - Longines Global Champions Tour

The award ceremony of Sheik Ali Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Mohammed of Doha Falcons team second place, Sophie Hinners and Katrin Eckermann of Cannes Star first place, during the CSI5 2nd GCL competition - GP Qualifier, height 1.60m, prize 56.800. Rome Circo Massimo LGCT 2025 on October 10, 2025 during Longines Global Champions Tour, International equestrian race in Rome, Italy, October 10 2025

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EQUITAZIONE - Internazionali di Equitazione - Longines Global Champions Tour

The podium with Clare Pezzoli and Guido Grimaldi of Paris Panthers team third place, Sheik Ali Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Mohammed of Doha Falcons team second place, Sophie Hinners and Katrin Eckermann of Cannes Star first place, during the CSI5 2nd GCL competition - GP Qualifier, height 1.60m, prize 56.800. Rome Circo Massimo LGCT 2025 on October 10, 2025 during Longines Global Champions Tour, International equestrian race in Rome, Italy, October 10 2025

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EQUITAZIONE - Internazionali di Equitazione - Longines Global Champions Tour

The podium with Clare Pezzoli and Guido Grimaldi of Paris Panthers team third place, Sheik Ali Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Mohammed of Doha Falcons team second place, Sophie Hinners and Katrin Eckermann of Cannes Star first place, during the CSI5 2nd GCL competition - GP Qualifier, height 1.60m, prize 56.800. Rome Circo Massimo LGCT 2025 on October 10, 2025 during Longines Global Champions Tour, International equestrian race in Rome, Italy, October 10 2025

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EQUITAZIONE - Internazionali di Equitazione - Longines Global Champions Tour

The award ceremony of Sheik Ali Khalid Al Thani and Bassem Mohammed of Doha Falcons team second place, Sophie Hinners and Katrin Eckermann of Cannes Star first place, during the CSI5 2nd GCL competition - GP Qualifier, height 1.60m, prize 56.800. Rome Circo Massimo LGCT 2025 on October 10, 2025 during Longines Global Champions Tour, International equestrian race in Rome, Italy, October 10 2025

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NORDEA OPEN 2025

BÅSTAD, SWEDEN 20250712Irene Burillo, Spain, and Berfu Cengiz, Turkey, with their second prize after losing in the final in the women's doubles during the Nordea Open tennis tournament in Båstad, Sweden July 12, 2025. Photo: Björn Larsson Rosvall / TT / Code 9200

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President Trump during a dinner with PM Netanyahu - DC

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaks during a dinner with US President Donald Trump, top second from left, in the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, July 7, 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told President Donald Trump he nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, using a visit to the White House to further cement the pair’s relationship as the US presses for a ceasefire in Gaza. Photo by Al Drago/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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2nd-generation A-bomb survivor in Oslo

Emiko Honma (top, R), 74, second-generation atomic bomb survivor and director of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, speaks at the University of Oslo in the Norwegian capital on Dec. 11, 2024, a day after the award ceremony for Japan's leading atomic bomb survivors group was held.

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2nd-generation A-bomb survivor in Oslo

Emiko Honma, 74, second-generation atomic bomb survivor and director of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, speaks at the University of Oslo in the Norwegian capital on Dec. 11, 2024, a day after the award ceremony for Japan's leading atomic bomb survivors group was held.

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2nd-generation A-bomb survivor in Oslo

Emiko Honma, 74, second-generation atomic bomb survivor and director of Nihon Hidankyo, winner of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize, speaks at the University of Oslo in the Norwegian capital on Dec. 11, 2024, a day after the award ceremony for Japan's leading atomic bomb survivors group was held.

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Sumo: Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament

Sekiwake Onosato receives prize money from the referee after beating ozeki Hoshoryu on the penultimate day of the 15-day Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Sept. 21, 2024, to clinch his second Emperor's Cup.

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Japanese bassoonist at classical music competition in Germany

Members of the Germany-based Pacific Quintet including Japanese bassoonist Kenichi Furuya (2nd from R) pose for a photo after winning second prize in the Wind Quintet category at the ARD International Music Competition in Munich on Sept. 11, 2024.

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Japanese bassoonist at classical music competition in Germany

Japanese bassoonist Kenichi Furuya, member of the Germany-based Pacific Quintet, which won second prize in the Wind Quintet category at the ARD International Music Competition, poses for a photo in Munich on Sept. 11, 2024.

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Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital

STORY: Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital SHOOTING TIME: June 10, 2024 DATELINE: June 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:14 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: CULTURE/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students STORYLINE: The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday. Sixteen college students from across Iran rivaled in the final race held at Allameh Tabataba'i University (ATU). They participated in a speech contest, followed by a talent show with options from skits, singing, and drawing to tongue twisters. The first prize went to Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh, a senior at the University of Tehran, and the second prize to Fatemeh Baratian, a sophomore at the University of Tehran. Chinese Ambassador to Iran Cong Peiwu, ATU's president Abdollah Motamedi, and some professors and students attended the even

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Fatemeh Baratian, the second-prize winner, performs in a speech contest of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- First-prize winner Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh (R) and second-prize winner Fatemeh Baratian pose for photos after the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh, the first-prize winner, performs nunchaku tactics during a talent show of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh, the first-prize winner, performs nunchaku tactics during a talent show of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- First-prize winner Mahtab Montazeri Hedesh (R) and second-prize winner Fatemeh Baratian pose for photos after the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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IRAN-TEHRAN-CHINESE BRIDGE-LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY-COMPETITION

(240611) -- TEHRAN, June 11, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Fatemeh Baratian, the second-prize winner, performs in a speech contest of the final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students held at Allameh Tabataba'i University in Tehran, Iran, June 10, 2024. The final round of the "Chinese Bridge" language proficiency competition for Iranian college students was held in Iran's capital Tehran on Monday, with two students receiving the first and second prizes. TO GO WITH "Chinese language proficiency competition held in Iran's capital" (Xinhua/Shadati)

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FRANCE-CANNES-FILM FESTIVAL-OPENING

(240515) -- CANNES, May 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Cast members of the film "Second Act" appear on the red carpet of the opening ceremony during the 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France, on May 14, 2024. The 77th edition of the Cannes Film Festival opened Tuesday on the French Riviera, with a selection of 22 films vying for the coveted Palme d'Or. This year's film competition includes entrees such as "Kinds of Kindness" by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos and epic science fiction drama "Megapolis" by double Palme d'Or winner, Francis Ford Coppola. Asian filmmakers like Jia Zhang-Ke from China with his "Feng Liu Yi Dai (Caught by the Tides)" and Payal Kapadia from India with her "All We Imagine as Light" also shine in the top prize category. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)