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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (3rd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) attend a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion. Paraguay's President Santiago Pena (3rd from L) and his wife Leticia Ocampos (2nd from L) alto attended.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (2nd from R) and Crown Princess Kiko (far R) attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony with Paraguay's President Santiago Pena and his wife Leticia Ocampos for a trade fair and photo exhibition held to mark 90 years of Japanese immigration to the South American country on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (L) makes a toast with Crown Princess Kiko (C) during a party marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (L) makes a toast with Crown Princess Kiko (C) during a party marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito (L) makes a toast with Crown Princess Kiko (C) during a party marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Japan crown prince in Paraguay

Japan crown prince in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito addresses a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko are greeted by children ahead of a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko lay flowers during a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko lay flowers during a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan crown prince, crown princess in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Princess Kiko lay flowers during a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion. (Pool photo)

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Japan crown prince in Paraguay

Japan crown prince in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito addresses a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Japan crown prince in Paraguay

Japan crown prince in Paraguay

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito addresses a ceremony marking 90 years of Japanese immigration to Paraguay on Aug. 21, 2026, near Asuncion.

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Italy: M4.7 Earthquake Triggers Intense Rockfalls in Pozzuoli 3

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei region of Italy on Friday, July 31, which was the strongest to hit the region in 40 years, leaving at least 21 people injured. In Pozzuoli, rockfalls, building collapses, and power outages were reported.

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Italy: M4.7 Earthquake Triggers Intense Rockfalls in Pozzuoli

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei region of Italy on Friday, July 31, which was the strongest to hit the region in 40 years, leaving at least 21 people injured. In Pozzuoli, rockfalls, building collapses, and power outages were reported.

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Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Work to replace the "shimenawa" sacred straw rope hanging at the Kagura-den hall at Izumo Taisha shrine in Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, is underway on July 21, 2026, for the first time in eight years.

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Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Work to replace the "shimenawa" sacred straw rope hanging at the Kagura-den hall at Izumo Taisha shrine in Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, is underway on July 21, 2026, for the first time in eight years.

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Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Sacred rope replacement at Izumo Taisha shrine

Work to replace the "shimenawa" sacred straw rope hanging at the Kagura-den hall at Izumo Taisha shrine in Izumo in Shimane Prefecture, western Japan, is underway on July 21, 2026, for the first time in eight years.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Pallas's cat kittens in Kobe

Kittens born to a Pallas's cat, widely considered to be the world's oldest living feline species dating back some 6 million years, are shown to the press on July 16, 2026, for the first time since their birth on May 12 at Kobe Animal Kingdom in Kobe, western Japan. The litter of five are set to make their public debut on July 21.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

ISE, Japan, April 21 Kyodo - Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall. (Kyodo)

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Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

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Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

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Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

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Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Asian elephants from Malaysia at Osaka zoo

Photo taken on April 21, 2026, shows Asian elephants at Osaka Tennoji Zoo in the western Japan city of Osaka. The three elephants from Malaysia went on public display the same day, marking the zoo's first elephant exhibition in eight years.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Ritual at Ise Jingu shrine

Priests conduct a ritual to pray for the safety of construction at Ise Jingu shrine in Ise, Mie Prefecture, on April 21, 2026, ahead of the start of the "Shikinen Sengu" shrine hall reconstruction every 20 years at the Shinto shrine in the central Japan city. The 63rd "Shikinen Sengu," with a history of about 1,300 years, will culminate in 2033 when an object believed to contain the spirit of the shrine's deity will be transferred to the shrine's newly reconstructed main hall.

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

This photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

Chinese Offshore Oil And Gas Platforms - Bohai Oilfield

An aerial drone photo taken on December 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China's largest offshore oilfield, the Bohai Oilfield, has produced over 40 million tonnes of oil equivalent in 2025, setting a historical record, the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced Sunday. The Bohai Oilfield, which currently operates more than 60 producing oil and gas fields, has yielded a cumulative crude oil output exceeding 600 million tonnes. Over the past five years, its oil and gas production has grown by 5 percent annually, according to CNOOC. Photo by Du Penghui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

XIV Santa Claus Race - Madrid

Several people during the XIV Santa Claus Race, December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). This race tinges the Paseo de la Castellana in Madrid with red and white in the costumes of the participants, mixed with the green and white of the elves' costumes worn by children under 12 years of age. 11,000 'Moms and Dads' Noeles and Elves (girls and boys) enjoy the run, kicking off Christmas in a family and sporty way. Photo by Jesús Hellín / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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