Apollo 8 Crew

Apollo 8 Crew

In this US Government hand-out photo, taken on October 8,1968 the Apollo 8 prime crew stands in foreground as the Apollo (Spacecraft 103/Saturn 503) space vehicle leaves the Kennedy Space Center's Vehicle Assembly Building on way to Pad A, Launch Complex 39. The Saturn V stack and its mobile launch tower are atop a huge crawler-transporter. The Apollo 8 crew consists of (left to right) astronauts Frank Borman, commander; James A. Lovell Jr., command module pilot; and William A. Anders, lunar module pilot. In August of 1968, these three NASA astronauts received a call telling them to cancel their winter holiday plans — they were going to the Moon. Fifty years later we are celebrating the historic mission of Apollo 8. Photo by NASA via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Brittany

Illustration - Brittany

FRANCE. ILLE-ET-VILAINE (35). SAINT-MALO. ROTHENEUF. THE CARVED STONES, DONE BY THE FRENCH ABBOT FOURE AT THE END OF THE XIXTH CENTURY, ARE TELLING THE LEGEND OF THE ROTHENEUF, FAMILY OF CORSAIRS AND PIRATES. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis greets American actress Whoopi Goldberg, as he meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

EU-Israel Association Council - Brussels

EU-Israel Association Council - Brussels

Luxembourg Minister of Foreign Affairs Xavier Bettel (L) is telling with the Israel Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Moshe Saar (C) prior the start of an EU-Israel Association Council meeting in the Europa building on February 24, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. Gideon Sa'ar is member of the Knesset for the party New Hope. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani winces after being caught stealing second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. He was heard telling a trainer that he had hurt his shoulder.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani winces after being caught stealing second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. He was heard telling a trainer that he had hurt his shoulder.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani winces after being caught stealing second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. He was heard telling a trainer that he had hurt his shoulder.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani winces after being caught stealing second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. He was heard telling a trainer that he had hurt his shoulder.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani winces after being caught stealing second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. He was heard telling a trainer that he had hurt his shoulder.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani winces after being caught stealing second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. He was heard telling a trainer that he had hurt his shoulder.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani winces after being caught stealing second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. He was heard telling a trainer that he had hurt his shoulder.

Baseball: World Series

Baseball: World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (bottom) winces after being caught stealing second base in the seventh inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 26, 2024. He was heard telling a trainer (2nd from R) that he had hurt his shoulder.

Israeli Forces Launch An Attack - Khan Yunis

Israeli Forces Launch An Attack - Khan Yunis

Israeli forces launch an attack on what was declared as a 'safe area', after telling Palestinians to leave immediately on the grounds that the army will 'carry out an operation' in Khan Yunis, Gaza on July 22, 2024. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Forces Launch An Attack - Khan Yunis

Israeli Forces Launch An Attack - Khan Yunis

Israeli forces launch an attack on what was declared as a 'safe area', after telling Palestinians to leave immediately on the grounds that the army will 'carry out an operation' in Khan Yunis, Gaza on July 25, 2024. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Forces Launch An Attack - Khan Yunis

Israeli Forces Launch An Attack - Khan Yunis

Israeli forces launch an attack on what was declared as a 'safe area', after telling Palestinians to leave immediately on the grounds that the army will 'carry out an operation' in Khan Yunis, Gaza on July 25, 2024. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

Israeli Forces Launch An Attack - Khan Yunis

Israeli Forces Launch An Attack - Khan Yunis

Israeli forces launch an attack on what was declared as a 'safe area', after telling Palestinians to leave immediately on the grounds that the army will 'carry out an operation' in Khan Yunis, Gaza on July 25, 2024. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

INDONESIA-SOUTH TANGERANG-NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY-WELCOMING

INDONESIA-SOUTH TANGERANG-NATIONAL CHILDREN'S DAY-WELCOMING

(240721) -- SOUTH TANGERANG, July 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Children participate in a singing and story telling performance to welcome National Children's Day at Kandank Jurank playground in South Tangerang, Banten Province, Indonesia, July 21, 2024. Indonesia commemorates its National Children's Day on July 23 every year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Agung Kuncahya B.)

Int'l youth film program held to promote cultural exchange in Fujian, China

STORY: Int'l youth film program held to promote cultural exchange in Fujian, China SHOOTING TIME: June 22, 2024 DATELINE: June 25, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:02 LOCATION: XIAMEN, China CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of event 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAY HUGHLAN HUBERT, American professor with the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and instructor of the project in Fujian 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): HADEN GARCIA GILLESPIE, American filmmaker STORYLINE: The "Looking China Youth Film Project" on Saturday kicked off its cultural experience activities in Xiamen University in east China's Fujian Province. Ten young filmmakers from the United States, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Fiji are involved in the project, which will run till July 6. Paired with Chinese youth, they will head to cities such as Xiamen, Quanzhou, Zhangzhou and Sanming to film a 10-minute documentary, telling their stories about Fujian's unique customs and cultural heritage. Jay Hughlan Hubert, an American professor with the Unive

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis greets Italian actor Christian de Sica, as he meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis looks at American comedians Chris Rock (center) and Jimmy Fallon (3rd from right) as he meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis greets American comedian Jimmy Fallon, as he meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis greets American comedian Conan O’Brien, as he meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis Meets With More Than 100 Comedians - Vatican

Pope Francis greets American actress Whoopi Goldberg, as he meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world at the Vatican on June 14, 2024, encouraging them to cheer people up and help people see reality with all its contradictions. Comedians are among the most well-loved and applauded entertainers, Pope Francis said, because they ‘have and cultivate the gift of making people laugh.’ Pope Francis told comedians they are in possession of ‘a precious gift,’ that can spread peace ‘within hearts and between peoples, helping us to overcome difficulties and cope with daily stress.’ The pontiff is known for his sense of humor. He likes to crack jokes with people he meets, often telling them with a smile: ‘please pray for me… not against me!’ He has repeatedly emphasized the importance of having a sense of humor, saying it is something that he prays for each day. Photoby (EV) Vatican Media /ABACAPRESS.COM

Free story classes for rural children in NW China

STORY: Free story classes for rural children in NW China SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 1, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:48 LOCATION: XI'AN, China CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of free story classes for rural children by Jiao Meining 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAO MEINING, Storyteller 3. various of free story classes for rural children by Jiao Meining STORYLINE: In 2015, under the influence of Japanese painter Miyoshi Tatsuya, a woman named Jiao Meining began to offer free story classes to children in rural China. Over the past 9 years, Jiao has taught at least 4 classes a week, covering over 400 schools. Nearly 100,000 rural children have enjoyed her story classes. Born in rural area of Shaanxi, NW China, Jiao has always enjoyed reading since her childhood. She knows that compared to children in big cities, rural students lack high-quality reading resources. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): JIAO MEINING, Storyteller "When I was telling a story, I can see the glow from children's eyes. I can also feel

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240520) -- BEIJING, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (R) and UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini attend a joint press conference in Amman, Jordan, May 19, 2024. Safadi said on Sunday that anyone claiming the situation in the Gaza Strip is improving is not telling the truth, and accusations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) have been proven false. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AMMAN-UNRWA

JORDAN-AMMAN-UNRWA

(240520) -- AMMAN, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi speaks at a joint press conference with UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini (not in the picture) in Amman, Jordan, May 19, 2024. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday that anyone claiming the situation in the Gaza Strip is improving is not telling the truth, and accusations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) have been proven false. He made the remarks at a joint press conference in Amman with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, during which he said UNRWA is fulfilling its duty in the Palestinian enclave despite the circumstances of the Gaza conflict. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AMMAN-UNRWA

JORDAN-AMMAN-UNRWA

(240520) -- AMMAN, May 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (R) and UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini attend a joint press conference in Amman, Jordan, May 19, 2024. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday that anyone claiming the situation in the Gaza Strip is improving is not telling the truth, and accusations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) have been proven false. He made the remarks at a joint press conference in Amman with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, during which he said UNRWA is fulfilling its duty in the Palestinian enclave despite the circumstances of the Gaza conflict. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

JORDAN-AMMAN-UNRWA

JORDAN-AMMAN-UNRWA

(240519) -- AMMAN, May 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini speaks at a joint press conference with Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi (not in the picture) in Amman, Jordan, May 19, 2024. Jordan's Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday that anyone claiming the situation in the Gaza Strip is improving is not telling the truth, and accusations against the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) have been proven false. He made the remarks at a joint press conference in Amman with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, during which he said UNRWA is fulfilling its duty in the Palestinian enclave despite the circumstances of the Gaza conflict. (Photo by Mohammad Abu Ghosh/Xinhua)

U.S. withholds arms shipment to Israel over "serious concerns" about Rafah offensive: State Dept

STORY: U.S. withholds arms shipment to Israel over "serious concerns" about Rafah offensive: State Dept SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 9, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin testifying on Capitol Hill 2. various of the spokesperson for U.S. State Department Matthew Miller briefing reporters at the press conference 3. file footages of the Pentagon STORYLINE: The United States has withheld one shipment of near-term weapons aid to Israel due to "serious concerns" that a looming large-scale military operation in Rafah by Israeli forces would cause significant loss of civilian lives, the State Department said on Wednesday. Matthew Miller, the spokesperson for the State Department, confirmed the halt of security assistance to Israel at a press briefing, telling reporters that the administration of President Joe Biden is reviewing other shipments as the situation in Rafah unfolds. "We have very serious concerns about a po

Contest of Chinese story telling held in Mongolia

STORY: Contest of Chinese story telling held in Mongolia SHOOTING TIME: May 3, 2024 DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:59 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest STORYLINE: The third edition of the "Tell China's Stories" contest for students from Mongolia's general educational schools was held in Ulan Bator on Friday. The contest, co-organized by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, the Confucius Institute at the National University of Mongolia and the Chinese Proficiency Test Center in Mongolia, aims to promote cultural exchanges between China and Mongolia, according to the organizers. Students from several schools across Mongolia participated in the contest with 31 works. Erdenetsog Enkhmend, a Grade 11 student from the Khishig school based in Ulan Bator, won first place with his performance of the Chinese story "Three heroes fight against Lyu Bu." All participants of the contest were awarded certificates and prizes based on their performances. Xinhua News Agen

Ancient Arab storytelling tradition shines amid hardship in Syria

STORY: Ancient Arab storytelling tradition shines amid hardship in Syria SHOOTING TIME: March 26, 2024 DATELINE: March 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:53 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Al-Nofara Cafe 2. various of Ahmed Al-Laham telling stories 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): AHMAD AL-LAHAM, Hakawati in Damascus 4. various of Ahmed Al-Laham telling stories 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): AHMAD AL-LAHAM, Hakawati in Damascus 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): SALEH AL-RABBAT, Owner of the Al-Nofara Cafe STORYLINE: Amid conflict and turmoil in Syria, many Syrians choose to seek solace in traditional forms of entertainment that remind them of better old days. One such form is Hakawati, or storyteller, whose popularity is on the rise as people want something to take their minds off of the seemingly never-ending crisis. The Hakawati tradition dates back to a time without modern technology. Men would gather in coffee shops to listen to tales of love and war, which served not only as entertainment but a means of

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated January 19, 2023 shows singer Aya Nakamura attends the NBA Paris Game 2023 match between Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated January 19, 2023 shows singer Aya Nakamura attends the NBA Paris Game 2023 match between Detroit Pistons and Chicago Bulls at AccorHotels Arena in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Laurent Zabulon/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated February 29, 2024 shows Aya Nakamura attending the Schiaparelli show during PFW in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated July 14, 2023 shows Aya Nakamura performing live on stage during festival Les Vieilles Charrues in Carhaix, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated September 24, 2019 shows Aya Nakamura performing on the runway during the Etam Winter 2019/Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated February 29, 2024 shows Aya Nakamura attending the Schiaparelli Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated July 14, 2023 shows Aya Nakamura performing live on stage during festival Les Vieilles Charrues in Carhaix, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated July 14, 2023 shows Aya Nakamura performing live on stage during festival Les Vieilles Charrues in Carhaix, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated May 19, 2022 shows Aya Nakamura attending the premiere of the movie Armageddon Time the 75th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESSS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated July 14, 2023 shows Aya Nakamura performing live on stage during festival Les Vieilles Charrues in Carhaix, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Julien Reynaud/APS-Medias/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated February 29, 2024 shows Aya Nakamura attending the Schiaparelli Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated September 26, 2023 shows Aya Nakamura attending the Lancome X Louvre photocall as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated February 19, 2024 shows French pop singer Aya Danioko, known by her stage name Aya Nakamura arrives at the Elysee presidential palace fin paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated March 02, 2023 shows Aya Nakamura attending the Givenchy Womenswear Fall Winter 2023-2024 show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated July 07, 2021 shows Aya Nakamura arriving at Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated September 26, 2023 shows Aya Nakamura attending the Lancome X Louvre photocall as part of Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

French Star Aya Nakamura’s Rumoured Olympics Show Prompts Far-Right Outrage

File photo dated February 19, 2024 shows French pop singer Aya Danioko, known by her stage name Aya Nakamura arrives at the Elysee presidential palace fin paris, France. One of France’s biggest music stars, Aya Nakamura, has hit back at far-right groups angry at a suggestion she may sing in front of 300,000 people during the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, telling them: “You can be racist but not deaf.” According to reports in local media, the French-Malian singer had discussed the possibility of performing a song by 20th-century icon Édith Piaf when she met the French president, Emmanuel Macron, last month. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM