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19 January 2026

Zhu Yuling of Macau, China, shakes hands with Hitomi Sato of Japan after the women's singles final match at the WTT Star Contender Doha 2026 at the Lusail Sports Arena in Doha, Qatar, on January 18, 2026.

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#13204041

16 January 2026

Bishwo Prakash Sharma, Deputy President of the Nepali Congress, shakes hands with supporters as he exits the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026, staking claim over the party ownership. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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16 January 2026

Bishwo Prakash Sharma, Deputy President of the Nepali Congress, shakes hands with supporters as he exits the Election Commission in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 16, 2026, staking claim over the party ownership. The Election Commission decides to grant official recognition to the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa. A meeting of the Commission concludes that the faction headed by Thapa is the legitimate Nepali Congress. With this decision, the party's election symbol, the tree, and the four-star flag formally go to the Thapa-led faction. The decision effectively transfers the party's legacy to Thapa, who is elected party president through the second special general convention held from January 11 until the morning of January 15. The convention, organized in Kathmandu, declares Thapa as the new party chief. Leaders and cadres from both the Gagan Thapa-led and Sher Bahadur Deuba-led factions appear before the Election Commission to present their respective claims and arguments. Following the decision, supporters of both factions gather outside the Commission's office. While Thapa's supporters celebrate the ruling, cadres aligned with Deuba stage protests and chant slogans, expressing dissatisfaction with the decision. The internal rift within the Nepali Congress deepens after a special general convention is organized without the consent of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba. The convention, held at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu, elects Gagan Thapa as party president. Following the convention, the Deuba faction accuses Thapa and his allies of organizing an ''illegal'' gathering and subsequently expels Thapa, along with leaders Bishwa Prakash Sharma and Farmullah Mansoor, from the party. Since then, the country's oldest democratic party remains effectively split into two rival factions.

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9 January 2026

Liang Jingkun of China and Quadri Aruna of Nigeria shake hands after the WTT Champions Doha 2026 men's Round of 32 at Lusail Sports Arena in Lusail, Qatar, on January 8, 2026.

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8 January 2026

Lin Shidong of China shakes hands with Flavien Coton of France after the WTT Champions Doha 2026 Men's Round of 32 at Lusail Sports Arena in Lusail, Qatar, on January 7, 2026.

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#13055645

4 December 2025

On December 3, 2025, vendors at the Jamaica Market in Mexico City, Mexico, make pinatas and sell Christmas trees in anticipation of Christmas and New Year's in the capital. According to the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH), pinatas in Mexico originate in the former San Agustin convent in Acolman, State of Mexico, where the first pinata, as we know it today, is created more than 400 years ago, although with some variations in size and shape. The most classic pinatas are shaped like flowers, boats, and stars, although it is said that the pinata should be star-shaped with seven points. Each point symbolizes one of the seven deadly sins, and the candy or fruit that spills out when broken symbolizes the blessings received by all who participate. On the other hand, according to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (SEMARNAT), Christmas trees constitute a sustainable alternative that strengthens the local economy, generates employment, and promotes the conservation of forest ecosystems, since for each specimen used, a new one is planted, thus guaranteeing the continuity of the productive and environmental cycle.

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30 October 2025

Jake Shane arrives at the 3rd Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit hosted by Selena Gomez held at nya studios WEST in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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30 October 2025

Jake Shane arrives at the 3rd Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit hosted by Selena Gomez held at nya studios WEST in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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30 October 2025

Jake Shane arrives at the 3rd Annual Rare Impact Fund Benefit hosted by Selena Gomez held at nya studios WEST in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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#12795617

25 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA - SEPTEMBER 25: A view of the closed former four-star National Hotel, painted in Moldova's national colors, in the capital city Chisinau, Moldova, on September 25, 2025.

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#12795613

25 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA - SEPTEMBER 25: A partial view of the Liberation Sculptural Composition (Monument to Those Who Fell in World War II), with the closed former four-star National Hotel, painted in Moldova's national colors, visible in the background in the capital city Chisinau, Moldova, on September 25, 2025.

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#12590866

27 July 2025

The Milky Way shines above the Sau Reservoir, which now recovers to over 70% capacity after recent record rains lift a historic drought, although water levels remain below normal.

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27 July 2025

The Milky Way shines above the Sau Reservoir, which now recovers to over 70% capacity after recent record rains lift a historic drought, although water levels remain below normal.

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17 July 2025

The Citadelle of Quebec (Citadelle de Quebec) is in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 25, 2025.

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3 July 2025

The Citadelle of Quebec (Citadelle de Quebec) is in Old Quebec City, Quebec, Canada, on June 26, 2025.

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#12460906

10 June 2025

Shamea Morton arrives at the BET Awards 2025 (25th Annual BET Awards) held at Peacock Theater at L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California, United States.

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