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Stained glass-made armor in Japan

Stained glass-made armor in Japan

A stained glass Japanese suit of armor is displayed at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel in Nagoya, central Japan, on Jan. 7, 2026. The 2-meter tall artwork, created by Japanese artist Yoji Uchiyama, was recognized by Guinness World Records in April 2025 as "the largest stained glass sculpture of a samurai armor."

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Stained glass-made armor in Japan

Stained glass-made armor in Japan

A stained glass Japanese suit of armor is displayed at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel in Nagoya, central Japan, on Jan. 7, 2026. The 2-meter tall artwork, created by Japanese artist Yoji Uchiyama, was recognized by Guinness World Records in April 2025 as "the largest stained glass sculpture of a samurai armor."

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Stained glass-made armor in Japan

Stained glass-made armor in Japan

A stained glass Japanese suit of armor is displayed at the Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel in Nagoya, central Japan, on Jan. 7, 2026. The 2-meter tall artwork, created by Japanese artist Yoji Uchiyama, was recognized by Guinness World Records in April 2025 as "the largest stained glass sculpture of a samurai armor."

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SOFINS Military Exhibition second day - Martignas-sur-Jalle

SOFINS Military Exhibition second day - Martignas-sur-Jalle

Airbus logo at The Special Operations Forces Innovation Network Seminar (SOFINS) exhibition in Martignas-sur-Jalle, southwestern France. April 2, 2025. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Senat - Paris

Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE, PARIS, (64), 5EME ARR., SUBJECT TO A VOTE IN THE SENATE IN PARIS ON APRIL 2, 2024, SUPPORTERS OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF NEW CALEDONIA DEMONSTRATE IN FRONT OF THE SENATE TO DENOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE ELECTORAL BODY DURING THE NEXT PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Senat - Paris

Illustration - Senat - Paris

FRANCE, PARIS, (64), 5EME ARR., SUBJECT TO A VOTE IN THE SENATE IN PARIS ON APRIL 2, 2024, SUPPORTERS OF THE INDEPENDENCE OF NEW CALEDONIA DEMONSTRATE IN FRONT OF THE SENATE TO DENOUNCE THE OPENING OF THE ELECTORAL BODY DURING THE NEXT PROVINCIAL ELECTIONS Photo by Severine Dabadie/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nicolas Sarkozy, at the political interview program 'A Vous de Juger'

Nicolas Sarkozy, at the political interview program 'A Vous de Juger'

UMP leader and presidential candidate Nicolas Sarkozy, at France 2 television for a political interview programme 'A Vous de Juger', in Paris, France on April 26, 2007. Photo by Elodie Gregoire/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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"Godzilla's footprint" monument in Yokosuka, near Tokyo

"Godzilla's footprint" monument in Yokosuka, near Tokyo

Visitors take a rest on a monument in the shape of Godzilla's footprint at Kannonzaki Park in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture near Tokyo on July 2, 2025. The monument, which is covered with black-and-white tiles, was built in April in commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the release of the first film featuring the fire-breathing, city-stomping monster, as the film depicted a scene in which Godzilla was first spotted in waters nearby.

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Satellite View of Ouvéa Island - New Caledonia

Satellite View of Ouvéa Island - New Caledonia

Handout photo dated on April, 17, 2025 shows Satellite View of Ouvéa Island in New Caledonia. Ouvéa Island, part of the Loyalty Islands in New Caledonia, is renowned for its untouched beauty and ecological richness. Protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the island is fringed by one of the world’s most pristine lagoons, home to vibrant coral reefs and endangered species such as dugongs and green sea turtles. The surrounding reef structures support a delicate balance of marine biodiversity, while inland, coastal vegetation and coconut groves provide habitat for endemic birds. This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image, acquired on 17 April 2025, reveals the island’s shape and its spectacular barrier reef. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-2 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Northrop B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker

Northrop B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber Refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker

A United States Air Force Northrop B-2 Spirit stealth bomber refuels from a KC-135 Stratotanker on April 6, 1999, during an air strike mission in support of NATO Operation Allied Force. Operation Allied Force is the air operation against targets in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Mandatory Photo by Ken Bergmann / USAF via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pre-flight of a Northrop B-2 Spirit Bomber

Pre-flight of a Northrop B-2 Spirit Bomber

Aircraft mechanics gather on the flight line to pre-flight their Northrop B-2 Spirit bomber before a morning mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on April 13, 2005. The airmen and the bomber are deployed from the 509th Bomb Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, as part of an Air Expeditionary Force deployment. Mandatory Photo by Val Gempis / USAF via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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B-2 Spirit Refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker

B-2 Spirit Refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker

A Northrop B-2 Spirit multi-role bomber conducts air refueling operations with a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific on April 4, 2005. The B-2 bomber is deployed from the 509th Bomber Wing, Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, and the Stratotanker is attached to the 126th Air Refueling Wing, Illinois Air National Guard. Mandatory Photo by Val Gempis, USAF via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: North Dakota Sees Powerful Winds Amid Tornado-Producing Storm

Severe weather swept across the upper Midwest on Friday, June 20, bringing powerful winds and leaving at least 3 dead in North Dakota as a tornado ripped through the area.

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Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

Exclusive - Illustration - The Cathedral of Notre Dame - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (75) NOTRE DAME DE PARIS WORKSITE: PREVENTIVE EXCAVATIONS, LED BY INRAP FROM 2 FEBRUARY TO 8 APRIL 2022, AT THE TRANSEPT CROSSING. THE ARCHAEOLOGISTS UNCOVERED POLYCHROME SCULPTURAL ELEMENTS OF THE MEDIEVAL JUBE (BUILT AROUND 1230 AND DESTROYED UNDER THE REIGN OF LOUIS XIV) IN AN EXCEPTIONAL STATE OF PRESERVATION. ONCE THEY HAD BEEN CLEARED AND CLEANED, THE BLOCKS WERE LIFTED VIA THE REMOVABLE ROOF BY THE SITE'S LARGE TOWER CRANE. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Marseille

Illustration - Marseille

FRANCE. PROVENCE. BOUCHES-DU-RHONE (13) MARSEILLE, ON THE J4 PIER, THE VILLA MEDITERRANEE, DESIGNED BY THE MILANESE ARCHITECT AND URBAN PLANNING PROFESSOR STEFANO BOERI, AND CHARACTERIZED BY A CANTILEVERED STRUCTURE OVERLOOKING AN ARTIFICIAL POND OF 2 000 CUBIC METERS OF WATER (THE BUILDING WAS INAUGURATED IN APRIL 2013). ON THE LEFT, THE CATHEDRAL OF LA MAJOR Photo by Jean Isenmann/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nintendo Switch 2

Nintendo Switch 2

File photo taken in Tokyo on April 3, 2025, shows Nintendo Co.'s Switch 2 game console. The new console was released on June 5.

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Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

BEIJING, China, May 16 Kyodo - A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race. (Kyodo)

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Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

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Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

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Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

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Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

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Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

Winner of world's first humanoid half marathon

A two-legged robot runs in front of the media in Beijing on May 16, 2025, after winning the world's first humanoid half marathon, held in the Chinese capital in April. The robot completed the 21-kilometer course in 2 hours and 40 minutes, outperforming around 20 other similar robots in the race.

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UK: Peak District Wildfire Continues Near Errwood Reservoir, Roads Closed, Residents Warned

A wildfire continued near Errwood Reservoir in Peak District National Park as of Thursday, May 1. The fire, which started the day before, led to road closures and warnings for nearby residents to keep windows shut.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Cristiano Ronaldo of Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr reacts after missing a chance just before the final whistle of a 3-2 defeat by Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Asahi Sasaki (R) of Japan's Kawasaki Frontale blocks a shot by Cristiano Ronaldo of Al-Nassr just before the final whistle, condemning the Saudi Arabian team to a 3-2 defeat in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal match in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025.

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Recap: Huge Blackout Strikes Spain and Portugal

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28. The blackout, which lasted for more than half a day, affected millions of people, disrupting public transportation, knocking out traffic lights, and triggering panic buying.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Tatsuya Ito of Japan's Kawasaki Frontale celebrates after the club defeated Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr 3-2 in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Yasuto Wakizaka (14) of Japan's Kawasaki Frontale and teammates celebrate after defeating Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr 3-2 in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Cristiano Ronaldo of Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr is pictured after Asahi Sasaki (5) of Japan's Kawasaki Frontale blocked his shot just before the final whistle in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025. Al-Nassr lost 3-2.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Asahi Sasaki (5) of Japan's Kawasaki Frontale blocks a shot by Cristiano Ronaldo of Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr just before the final whistle in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025. Kawasaki won 3-2.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Cristiano Ronaldo (L) of Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr attempts a shot at goal in the second half of an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025. Al-Nassr lost 3-2.

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Philippines: Ash Fall Across Sorsogon After Bulusan Volcano Eruption 2

Following the phreatic eruption of Mt. Bulusan (Bulusan Volcano) on Monday, April 28, ash fall was reported in some areas of Sorsogon. The PHIVOLCS has raised the alert level to 1.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Cristiano Ronaldo (C) of Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr attempts a shot at goal just before the final whistle of an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal match against Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025. Al-Nassr lost 3-2.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Sadio Mane (C) of Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr is pictured following the club's 3-2 loss to Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Sadio Mane (C) of Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr is pictured following the club's 3-2 loss to Japan's Kawasaki Frontale in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025.

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Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Football: AFC Champions League Elite

Japan's Kawasaki Frontale players acknowledge the crowd after defeating Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr 3-2 in an AFC Champions League Elite semifinal in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on April 30, 2025.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Claims Four Lives in Pennsylvania

On Tuesday evening, April 29, southeastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania experienced severe weather with high winds, which caused significant damage, including uprooted trees and roofs torn off buildings. 4 people were killed across the state. As a result of the widespread power outages, affecting over 400,000 customers in Pennsylvania, many schools in western and central parts of the state are delayed or have cancelled classes for Wednesday morning, April 30.

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Japan: Water Pipe Burst in Kyoto Causes Road Flooding, Traffic Disruptions

A water pipe burst near Gojo-Takakura, a famous area in Kyoto, on Wednesday, April 30, causing roads to flood and traffic restrictions.

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Massive Blackout Across Spain and Portugal, Causing Widespread Chaos 7

A massive power outage struck Spain, Portugal, and parts of France on Monday, April 28, impacting millions by disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and hospitals. The cause is under investigation, with authorities not ruling out a cyberattack.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

Lazio's Pedro celebrates after scoring the goal 1-2 during the Italian Football Championship League A 2024/2025 match between SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio at the Olimpic Stadium in Rome on 28 April 2025.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

Lazio's Pedro celebrates after scoring the goal 1-2 during the Italian Football Championship League A 2024/2025 match between SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio at the Olimpic Stadium in Rome on 28 April 2025.

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China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-5B carrier rocket with a Yuanzheng-2 (Expedition-2) upper stage atop the rocket, carrying a group of low Earth orbit satellites, blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2025. China successfully sent these satellites on Tuesday. The launch marked the 573rd mission of the Long March series carrier rockets. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

A long-exposure photo shows a Long March-5B carrier rocket with a Yuanzheng-2 (Expedition-2) upper stage atop the rocket, carrying a group of low Earth orbit satellites, blasting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2025. China successfully sent these satellites on Tuesday. The launch marked the 573rd mission of the Long March series carrier rockets. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-5B carrier rocket with a Yuanzheng-2 (Expedition-2) upper stage atop the rocket, carrying a group of low Earth orbit satellites, blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2025. China successfully sent these satellites on Tuesday. The launch marked the 573rd mission of the Long March series carrier rockets. Photo by Du Xinxin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

A long-exposure photo shows a Long March-5B carrier rocket with a Yuanzheng-2 (Expedition-2) upper stage atop the rocket, carrying a group of low Earth orbit satellites, blasting off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2025. China successfully sent these satellites on Tuesday. The launch marked the 573rd mission of the Long March series carrier rockets. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

China Hainan Internet Satellite Launch - China

A Long March-5B carrier rocket with a Yuanzheng-2 (Expedition-2) upper stage atop the rocket, carrying a group of low Earth orbit satellites, blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, April 29, 2025. China successfully sent these satellites on Tuesday. The launch marked the 573rd mission of the Long March series carrier rockets. Photo by Pu Xiaoxu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

Jacob Ondrejka of Parma Calcio celebrates after scoring the goal of 0-2 during the 34th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S. Lazio and Parma Calcio 1913 at the Olympic Stadium on April 28, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

Pedro of S.S. Lazio celebrates after scoring the goal of 2-2 during the 34th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S. Lazio and Parma Calcio 1913 at the Olympic Stadium on April 28, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

Pedro of S.S. Lazio celebrates after scoring the goal of 2-1 during the 34th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S. Lazio and Parma Calcio 1913 at the Olympic Stadium on April 28, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

CALCIO - Serie A - SS Lazio vs Parma Calcio

Pedro of S.S. Lazio celebrates after scoring the goal of 2-2 during the 34th day of the Serie A Championship between S.S. Lazio and Parma Calcio 1913 at the Olympic Stadium on April 28, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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