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[Breaking News]Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China. (Kyodo)

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

KYOTO, Japan, Dec. 12 Kyodo - Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China. (Kyodo)

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At Least Two Dead in Clashes Between the Syrian Army and SDF - Aleppo

A member of the Syria Civil Defense (White Helmets) checks on an injured man while another person writes on a piece of paper at a hospital in Aleppo, Syria, on December 22, 2025. Local sources reported that attacks in northern Aleppo killed at least two civilians and injured others, leading families to leave the area. The Syrian government and local sources attributed the attacks to the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie C Italia - Ternana vs Bra

The referee MAROTTA MARIA (Sapri), writes Riccardo Campedelli's name on the yellow card., Maestrelli Alessio (Ternana) on the ground during Italian serie C, match Ternana Calcio vs Bra, 14 December 2025 at the Liberati stadium in Terni Italy (Photo by Luca Marchetti/LiveMedia) during Ternana vs Bra, Italian football Serie C match in Terni, Italy, December 14 2025

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Kanji for "bear" chosen as best to characterize 2025

Seihan Mori, chief Buddhist priest of Kiyomizu temple in Kyoto, writes the kanji character "kuma," meaning bear, with a calligraphy brush during the annual kanji-of-the-year event on Dec. 12, 2025. The character was chosen to symbolize the national mood for the year due to frequent bear sightings and related incidents across Japan, as well as attention to the return of pandas - written with characters meaning "bear" and "cat" - to China.

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Saffron Harvesting in The Village of Vamenan - Iran

Women separate saffron stigmas (threads) from flower petals as a boy writes his homework in a house in the village of Vamenan in Golestan Province, Iran, on October 23, 2023. Vamenan is known as the “red gold hub” of the province due to its saffron cultivation. Nearly 400 hectares of saffron are cultivated in this village. In 1993, Mohammad Ahmadi, the village's cleric resident, was the first person to plant saffron bulbs in Vamenan. By encouraging the people, he transformed the village and the region's economy. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral in Khan Yunis

(EDITOR'S NOTE: Image depicts death) Palestinian mourners gather as a man writes a memento on the white shroud wrapping a body killed by Israeli shelling in the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, Gaza Strip, on November 26, 2025. Several people attended the farewell ceremony inside the hospital. The Nasser Medical Complex continues to receive large numbers of dead and wounded due to the ongoing Israeli operations across the Gaza Strip. Photo by Doaa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Jordan Bardella signs copies of his book Ce que veulent les Français - Nice

A man writes on a sticky note the first name for the dedication to be signed during Jordan Bardella's book signing session for his book “Ce que veulent les français” (What the French Want) at the five-star luxury hotel Boscolo in Nice, France, on November 7, 2025. Photo by Laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Calligrapher writes kabuki actors' names

A calligrapher writes in the traditional "maneki-gaki" writing style kabuki actors' names in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2025, on signboards to be used to decorate the Minamiza theater in the western Japan city during a year-end kabuki show.

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Calligrapher writes kabuki actors' names

A calligrapher writes in the traditional "maneki-gaki" writing style kabuki actors' names in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2025, on signboards to be used to decorate the Minamiza theater in the western Japan city during a year-end kabuki show.

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Calligrapher writes kabuki actors' names

A calligrapher writes in the traditional "maneki-gaki" writing style kabuki actors' names in Kyoto on Nov. 7, 2025, on signboards to be used to decorate the Minamiza theater in the western Japan city during a year-end kabuki show.

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Eric Ciotti Supports Pierre-Henri Carbonnel - Montauban

A journalist writes in his notebook during the press conference. 2025 legislative by-election in Tarn-et-Garonne. Eric Ciotti, Member of the French Parliament, in support of Pierre-Henri Carbonnel (RN/UDR), backed by Brigitte Bareges, for the legislative by-election on October 5 and 12, 1st constituency of Tarn-et-Garonne. On October 5 and 12, 2025, following the dismissal of Deputy Brigitte Bareges (Union des Droites) due to irregularities in her campaign accounts. France, Montauban, October 8, 2025. Photo by Patricia Huchot-Boissier/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Let’s Block Everything Protests - Lyon

A protester writes on a stone during a demonstration in Lyon, France on September 10, 2025. The protest is part of the nationwide “Bloquons tout” (“Let’s block everything”) campaign, which coincided with the handover of power after the Prime Minister’s defeat in a confidence vote two days earlier. Photo by Abolfazl Salmanzade/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK Iraq Cooperation Discussed in Zakho - Iraq

British Consul General Andrew Beasley writes in a guest book inside a historic building in Zakho, Iraq, on August 31, 2025. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in governance, trade, and cultural exchange. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK Iraq Cooperation Discussed in Zakho - Iraq

British Consul General Andrew Beasley writes in a guest book inside a historic building in Zakho, Iraq, on August 31, 2025. The visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations and exploring opportunities for cooperation in governance, trade, and cultural exchange. Photo by Mohammed Majid/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Summer Quran Courses for Children - Iraq

A student writes in a notebook during a session at the Al-Abbas's shrine in Karbala, Iraq, on June 2, 2025. The activity is part of the shrine’s annual summer courses aimed at fostering Quranic literacy and Islamic values among youth aged 7 to 17 during school holidays. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ayuso Receives The French Ambassador To Spain - Madrid

The French Ambassador to Spain, Kareen Rispal, writes in the signature book at the headquarters of the Community of Madrid, before a meeting with the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and the Minister of the Presidency of the Community of Madrid, Miguel Angel Garcia, at the Real Casa de Correos, on May 30, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). 30 MAY 2025 Matias Chiofalo / Europa Press 05/30/2025

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Ayuso Receives The French Ambassador To Spain - Madrid

The French Ambassador to Spain, Kareen Rispal, writes in the signature book at the headquarters of the Community of Madrid, before a meeting with the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Diaz Ayuso and the Minister of the Presidency of the Community of Madrid, Miguel Angel Garcia, at the Real Casa de Correos, on May 30, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). 30 MAY 2025 Matias Chiofalo / Europa Press 05/30/2025

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Ayuso Receives The French Ambassador To Spain - Madrid

The French ambassador to Spain, Kareen Rispal, writes in the signature book at the headquarters of the Community of Madrid, before a meeting with the president of the Community of Madrid, at the Real Casa de Correos, on May 30, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). 30 MAY 2025 Matias Chiofalo / Europa Press 05/30/2025

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Ayuso Receives The French Ambassador To Spain - Madrid

The French ambassador to Spain, Kareen Rispal, writes in the signature book at the headquarters of the Community of Madrid, before a meeting with the president of the Community of Madrid, at the Real Casa de Correos, on May 30, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). 30 MAY 2025 Matias Chiofalo / Europa Press 05/30/2025

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EDUCATION

Pupils taking notes during class.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils during a lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils use computers during a lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils during a lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils during a lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils during a lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils during a lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils taking notes during class.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils during lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils during lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Pupils during lesson.Photo: Viktoria Bank / TT / Code 12190

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Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a child wearing a Roma team shirt writes a letter in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rosary Prayer for Pope Francis - Vatican

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a child wearing a Roma team shirt writes a letter in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Roma, morte di Papa Francesco - Santo Rosario in memoria di Papa Francesco nel giorno della morte in San Pietro in Vaticano

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a child wearing a Roma team shirt writes a letter in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death.

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Roma, morte di Papa Francesco - Santo Rosario in memoria di Papa Francesco nel giorno della morte in San Pietro in Vaticano

Vatican City , Italy 21.04.2025: a child wearing a Roma team shirt writes a letter in St. Peter's Square for the Holy Rosary in memory of Pope Francis on the day death.

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DC: White House Easter Egg Roll

President Donald Trump writes notes to American troops at the Be Best Military Card Writing Station with guests, at the White House Easter Egg Roll, on the South Lawn at the White House, in Washington, D.C., on Monday, April 21, 2025. (Graeme Sloan/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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President Macron Visit The Exhibition Treasures Rescued From Gaza At Arab World Institute - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron writes notes during his visit of the new exhibition Treasures rescued from Gaza, organized by the Arab World Institute IMA in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Geneva Museum of Art and History MAH. Arab World Institute in Paris, France. April 14, 2025. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visit The Exhibition Treasures Rescued From Gaza At Arab World Institute - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron writes notes during his visit of the new exhibition Treasures rescued from Gaza, organized by the Arab World Institute IMA in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Geneva Museum of Art and History MAH. Arab World Institute in Paris, France. April 14, 2025. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visit The Exhibition Treasures Rescued From Gaza At Arab World Institute - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron writes notes during his visit of the new exhibition Treasures rescued from Gaza, organized by the Arab World Institute IMA in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Geneva Museum of Art and History MAH. Arab World Institute in Paris, France. April 14, 2025. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Macron Visit The Exhibition Treasures Rescued From Gaza At Arab World Institute - Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron writes notes during his visit of the new exhibition Treasures rescued from Gaza, organized by the Arab World Institute IMA in partnership with the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Geneva Museum of Art and History MAH. Arab World Institute in Paris, France. April 14, 2025. Photo by Jeanne Accorsini/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Hamas Tunnel Replica Sparks Debate - Amsterdam

A woman writes a message on the wall of a replica of Hamas tunnels that was installed by the artist Roni Levavi in the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in response to the UvA’s severance of student exchange ties with Hebrew University in Amsterdam, Netherlands on April 3, 2025. UvA joined the wave of other European universities in severing ties with Israeli educational institutions. Photo by Mouneb Taim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians visit the graves on the day of Eid al-Fitr - Gaza

A man writes the name of the buried person on a tombstone by a marker as Palestinians on the day of Eid al Fitr visit the graves of their loved ones killed during the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories on March 30, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians visit the graves on the day of Eid al-Fitr - Gaza

A man writes the name of the buried person on a tombstone by a marker as Palestinians on the day of Eid al Fitr visit the graves of their loved ones killed during the Israeli war on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian territories on March 30, 2025. Photo by Abood Abusalama/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, March 12 Kyodo - A man writes major Japanese companies' responses at annual wage negotiations on a whiteboard in Tokyo on March 12, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A man writes major Japanese companies' responses at annual wage negotiations on a whiteboard in Tokyo on March 12, 2025.

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Annual wage negotiations in Japan

A man writes major Japanese companies' responses at annual wage negotiations on a whiteboard in Tokyo on March 12, 2025.

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Ukrainian artillery unit in Zaporizhzhia direction

A soldier writes the "Keep fighting - you are sure to win!" line from Taras Shevchenkos The Caucasus poem on a 155mm shell for a 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer as an artillery crew of the Task Force Police Battalion of the Main Department of the National Police in Zaporizhzhia region that is part of the 128th Wild Fields Independent Brigade of Ukraines Territorial Defence Forces works in the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukraine, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform)

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Ukrainian artillery unit in Zaporizhzhia direction

A soldier writes the "Keep fighting - you are sure to win!" line from Taras Shevchenkos The Caucasus poem on a 155mm shell for a 2S22 Bohdana self-propelled howitzer as an artillery crew of the Task Force Police Battalion of the Main Department of the National Police in Zaporizhzhia region that is part of the 128th Wild Fields Independent Brigade of Ukraines Territorial Defence Forces works in the Zaporizhzhia direction, Ukraine, on March 5, 2025. (Photo by Dmytro Smolienko/Ukrinform)