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Aerial of the Luma cultural center build from Gery, Unesco world heritage site Arles, France

Aerial of the LUMA Cultural Center building, architect Frank Gehry, Arles, Bouches du Rhone, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France, Europe - © Michael Runkel/robertharding/ANDBZ - Photo by Runkel/robertharding/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM - aerien; batiment du centre culturel LUMA; architecte Frank Gehry; Arles; Bouches-du-Rhone; Provence Alpes Cote d'Azur; France; Europe; Strasbourg; musee; architecture; immeuble, batiment; vue du ciel, vue aerienne; paysage, panorama urbain; urbain, citadin; paysage; design; deconstruit; cube; verre; toit, toiture; place, plaza; moderne; parc, espace vert, jardin; arbres; vert; ciel; nuages; beton; acier, siderurgie; lumiere du soleil; ombre; perspective; grand, vaste, large; prise de vue; jour, journee; ete; art; culture; voyage, voyager; touriste, touristique; destination; attraction; point de repere, monument; iconique; unique

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U.S.-led center overseeing Gaza cease-fire

Photo shows a panel displaying U.S. President Donald Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan at the Civil-Military Coordination Center overseeing the cease-fire in Kiryat Gat, Israel, as the U.S.-led center is unveiled to the media on Nov. 19, 2025.

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US: Thousands Attend Vigil for Charlie Kirk in Washington, D.C. 2

Thousands of mourners attended a vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, September 14. Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

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US: Thousands Attend Vigil for Charlie Kirk in Washington, D.C.

Thousands of mourners attended a vigil for Charlie Kirk at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, September 14. Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck during a speech at Utah Valley University.

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Bolivia 2025 General Elections in Madrid - Spain

Hundreds of people exercise their right to vote in Bolivia's General Elections 2025, at the Pipo Velasco Youth Center, on August 17, 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The citizens of Bolivia are called this Sunday to vote in presidential and legislative elections that, barring surprises, will mark a political turning point in a country dominated for almost two decades by the Movement Towards Socialism (MAS) that was once launched by Evo Morales and has been broken by fratricidal struggles. Photo by Jesús Hellín/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazans Flock to Aid Distribution Point - Gaza

Palestinians suffering from extreme hunger under Israel's intense attacks and blockade gather at an aid distribution center near the Zikim border crossing in Gaza to access limited food on August 05, 2025. Crowds tried to obtain small amounts of flour and baby formula brought in through the crossing. At least 21 Palestinians were killed and more than 100 were injured when Israeli soldiers opened fire on the crowd. Those who were killed and injured were taken to hospitals. Photo by Ramez Habboub/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 27 : ST. PETER'S CHAIR. BERNINI HAS CREATED A LARGE BRONZE THRONE IN WHICH HE INSERTS THE PULPIT, PLACED HIGH ON FOUR SUPPORTS SUPPORTED BY MASSIVE BRONZE STATUES OF FOUR DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH, STS. AMBROISE AND AUGUSTINE, REPRESENTING THE LATIN CHURCH, ATHANASIUS AND JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, FOR THE GREEK CHURCH. BEHIND AND ABOVE THE CATHEDRA PETRI, A BURST OF LIGHT ENTERS THROUGH A YELLOW ALABASTER WINDOW, ILLUMINATING IN THE CENTER, THE DOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THE PULPIT IS WELCOMED IN HIS NEW HOUSE BY A GREAT CELEBRATION ON JANUARY 16, 1666. ON THE LEFT, THE TRANSEPT AND THE BALDACHIN. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 26 : ST. PETER'S CHAIR. BERNINI HAS CREATED A LARGE BRONZE THRONE IN WHICH HE INSERTS THE PULPIT, PLACED HIGH ON FOUR SUPPORTS SUPPORTED BY MASSIVE BRONZE STATUES OF FOUR DOCTORS OF THE CHURCH, STS. AMBROISE AND AUGUSTINE, REPRESENTING THE LATIN CHURCH, ATHANASIUS AND JOHN CHRYSOSTOM, FOR THE GREEK CHURCH. BEHIND AND ABOVE THE CATHEDRA PETRI, A BURST OF LIGHT ENTERS THROUGH A YELLOW ALABASTER WINDOW, ILLUMINATING IN THE CENTER, THE DOVE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. THE PULPIT IS WELCOMED IN HIS NEW HOUSE BY A GREAT CELEBRATION ON JANUARY 16, 1666. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 1: ENTRANCE TO THE NAVE WITH : LEFT, THE BAPTISTERY, COMMISSIONED BY POPE INNOCENT XII AND DESIGNED BY CARLO FONTANA (IN THE INSTALLATION PHASE OF THE CHRISTMAS NATIVITY SCENE); IN CENTER, THE CLAMS AND THE NAVE; ION FOREGROUND BELOW RIGHT, THE PORPHYRY ROUND WHERE CHARLEMAGNE WAS CROWNED EMPEROR IN THE YEAR 800. ON BACKGROUND RIGHT, MICHELANGELO'S ROOM OF LA PIETA. ON RIGHT, ANTONIO AVERLINO'S BRONZE GATE. THE TOTAL LENGTH OF THE BUILDING IS 220 M. AND ITS TOTAL WIDTH OF 150 M. THE WIDTH OF THE NAVE IS 27.5 M. AND ITS HEIGHT OF 46.2 M. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 14 : IN THE CENTER OF THE TRANSEPT, THE BALDACHIN, MADE IN 1624 BY BERNINI. CAST WITH BRONZE INITIALLY DECORATING THE PEDIMENT OF THE PANTHEON OF ROME, ITS HEIGHT IS 29 METERS. THE TWIST GIVEN BY THE ARTIST TO THE IMMENSE COLUMNS IS REPUTED TO RECALL THE VERY FORM OF THE COLUMN WHERE JESUS WAS BOUND BEFORE BEING CRUCIFIED. Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Aerial Rome - Italy

ITALY - ROMA - VATICAN - INTERIOR OF ST. PETER'S BASILICA - PHOTO POINT 14 : THE DOME, WHOSE WORK BEGAN UNDER THE DIRECTION OF BRAMANTE AND SANGALLO, WAS PURSUED BY MICHELANGELO AND WAS COMPLETED BY GIACOMO DELLA PORTA AND DOMENICO FONTANA IN 1590. THE DOME RISES AT A TOTAL HEIGHT OF 136.57 METERS FROM THE FLOOR OF THE BASILICA TO THE TOP OF THE CROSS THAT SURMOUNTS IT. ITS INSIDE DIAMETER IS 41.47 M. IN THE CENTER, THE LANTERN OF THE DOME, MADE BY FONTANA. IN THE CENTER OF THE LANTERNON, A REPRESENTATION OF GOD. ON THE PERIMETER IS WRITTEN: "S. PETRI GLORIAE SIXTVS V. V. A. M. D. PONTIF V. V." IN FRENCH: "TO THE GLORY OF ST. PETER, SIXTUS V, POPE IN 1590, FIFTH YEAR OF HIS PONTIFICATE." Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM