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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

A performer takes part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade - South Africa

Performers take part in the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival parade in Cape Town, South Africa, January 5, 2026. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Cape Town on Monday for the annual Cape Town Minstrel Carnival, a key part of the city's New Year celebrations. The carnival, officially known as the Cape Town Street Parade, is widely regarded as Africa's largest cultural festival. Its origins date back to the colonial era, when enslaved people were granted a single day after New Year's Day to celebrate. Over the years, the event has evolved into a vibrant cultural tradition marked by music, dance, and elaborate costumes. TO GO WITH "Tens of thousands attend Cape Town Minstrel Carnival to mark New Year" Photo by Xabiso Mkhabela/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Parade in Idlib - Syria

Military vehicles drive through a street during a parade in Idlib, Syria, on December 8, 2025. The event, organized by Ministry of Defense units, was described as a symbolic celebration of what participants called the liberation of Syria from the former regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Military Parade in Idlib - Syria

Soldiers and civilians gather in a crowded street during a parade in Idlib, Syria, on December 8, 2025. The event, organized by Ministry of Defense units, was described as a symbolic celebration of what participants called the liberation of Syria from the former regime. Photo by Omar Albaw/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

A costumed performer is pictured during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by Francisco Canedo Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

A costumed performer is pictured during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by Francisco Canedo Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

A costumed performer is pictured during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by Francisco Canedo Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Costumed performers are pictured during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Performers march in costumes during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by /Li Mengxin Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

Costumed performers are pictured during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by Francisco Canedo Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

A costumed performer is pictured during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by Francisco Canedo Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Villa Zapata Carnival - Mexico

A costumed performer is pictured during the Villa-Zapata carnival in Mexico City, Mexico, on on December 6, 2025. The 11th Villa-Zapata carnival was hosted in Mexico City on Saturday. Folkloric dances, traditional music, and street processions were seen along the Paseo de la Reforma avenue during the event, promoting traditional Mexican culture while paying tribute to revolutionary leaders Emiliano Zapata and Francisco Villa in the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1920. Photo by Francisco Canedo Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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Illumination event in Sendai

The annual Sendai Pageant of Starlight illumination event begins in Sendai, northeastern Japan, on Dec. 5, 2025. Zelkova trees lining a 500-meter street are lit up with about 480,000 LED lights, with about 2.5 million people expected to visit through Dec. 28.

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US: 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Opens Holiday Season 2

The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season with spectacle, featuring new giant balloons like Buzz Lightyear and PAC-MAN. The parade started on West 77th Street and Central Park West in the Upper West Side and ended at Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square on West 34th Street.

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US: 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade Opens Holiday Season

The 2025 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season with spectacle, featuring new giant balloons like Buzz Lightyear and PAC-MAN. The parade started on West 77th Street and Central Park West in the Upper West Side and ended at Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square on West 34th Street.

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US: F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix Concludes With Fireworks After Street Race

The Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix shut down Las Vegas Boulevard from November 20 to 22, transforming the famous street into an illuminated race track for three days, culminating in a fireworks display after the final race on Saturday.

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Tokyo Deaflympics

Tokyo Deaflympics banners created by Japanese artist Hidehiko Kado, known for creating sign language-themed artworks, are hung at a shopping street in Tokyo on Nov. 15, 2025, as the event's opening ceremony is held in the capital the same day.

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Absolute Racing's Wang Zhongwei of China/Patrick Pilet of France (R) compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Craft-Bamboo Racing's Cao Qi of China/Jayden Ojeda of Australia (front) compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Johor Motorsport Racing JMR's Prince Jefri Ibrahim of Malaysia/Ben Green of Britain compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Absolute Corse's Huang Ruohan of China/Akash Neil Nandy of Malaysia compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Origine Motorsport's Lu Wei of China/Bastian Buus of Denmark compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Earl Bamber Motorsport's Setiawan Santoso of Indonesia/Liam Talbot of Australia compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Phantom Global Racing's Anthony Liu of China/Dorian Boccolacci of France (L) compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Cars are seen during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Johor Motorsport Racing JMR's Prince Jefri Ibrahim of Malaysia/Ben Green of Britain compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Winhere Harmony Racing's Zhang Yaqi/Ye Yifei of China compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Absolute Corse's Huang Ruohan of China/Akash Neil Nandy of Malaysia compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Winhere Harmony Racing's Zhang Yaqi/Ye Yifei of China compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Origine Motorsport's Bob Yuan/Leo Ye of China compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Origine Motorsport's Lu Wei of China/Bastian Buus of Denmark compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Origine Motorsport's Lu Wei of China/Bastian Buus of Denmark compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Craft-Bamboo Racing's Liang Jiatong of China/Darryl O'Young of China's Hong Kong (L) compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Xie Han/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Craft-Bamboo Racing's Cao Qi of China/Jayden Ojeda of Australia compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Absolute Racing's Nazim Azman of Malaysia/Daniel Lu of China compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Elegant Racing Team's Liu Lic Ka of China's Macao/Reinhold Renger of Germany compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Origine Motorsport's Lu Wei of China/Bastian Buus of Denmark compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Cars are seen during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Cars are seen during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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GT World Challenge Asia Event - Beijing

Absolute Racing's Wang Zhongwei of China/Patrick Pilet of France compete during the qualifying session of GT World Challenge Asia at the Beijing Street Circuit in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (E-Town) of Beijing, China, Oct. 18, 2025. Photo by Ju Huanzong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Arrests Made at Protests Outside ICE Facility in Portland

On Saturday, October 11, the Portland Police Bureau (PPB) monitored protest activity in the South Waterfront area, resulting in two arrests. During the event, police were notified of a man who had been assaulted and injured near South Bancroft Street and South Bond Avenue. The man was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Since nightly protests began in early June, the PPB has made a total of 49 arrests in the South Waterfront area, including these two.