An actor performs as a zombie during the “Train to Apocalypse” event at a Light Rail Transit (LRT) train station in Jakarta, Indonesia, 09 September 2022. The Indonesian capital's LRT operator modified train cars and stations into zombie apocalypse settings to promote the use of public transportations. (Photo by Mast Irham/EPA/EFE/Rex Features/Shutterstock)

A supporter of former US President Donald Trump waits outside of Trump's President Day event at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, on February 20, 2023. (Photo by Giorgio Viera/AFP Photo)

People dressed as mermaids and mermen take part in the group swim during the MerMagic Convention at the Freedom Aquatic & Fitness Center in Manassas, Virginia on March 4, 2023. The event bills itself as the “World's Largest Mermaid Convention”. (Photo by Joseph Prezioso/AFP Photo)

Rosita, a character from the children's television series Sesame Street, gestures in front of Abraham Lincoln's portrait, during an event with children hosted by U.S. first lady Jill Biden of as part of the Christmas decoration and holiday reception kickoff at the White House, in Washington, U.S., November 29, 2021. (Photo by Jonathan Ernst /Reuters)

Belgian Fran Vanhoutte celebrates as she crosses the finish line at the finals of the women's 500m +D speed skating event, at the World Games 2025, in Chenghdu, China, on Thursday 14 August 2025. This year, the World Games take place from 7 to 17 August. (Photo by Rex Features/Shutterstock)

Revellers get into the spirit of the 40th annual Zomercarnaval – summer carnival – in Rotterdam on July 28, 2024. The two-day event is such in integral part of Netherlands tradition it was added to Unesco’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list last year. (Phoot by James Petermeier/ZUMA Press Wire)

Kurt Arrigo is Malta’s most eminent and one of the world’s finest marine photographers. ­­His illustrious and diverse career has seen him capture dramatic action at elite international sporting events.

The “Doggie moms” are women (and sometimes men) carrying dressed up toy dogs in purses everywhere they go. Through their dogs, they meet regularly, often for animal-related charity events, and for each occasion have their dog wear hundreds of dollars in bedazzled outfits.