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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, heads for a meeting with Yoshihiko Noda, leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (front), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, heads for a meeting with Tetsuo Saito, leader of the Komeito party, formerly a longtime ruling coalition partner, at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (R), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (L) are pictured ahead of their talks at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the talks, the two parties decided to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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Japan's main opposition CDPJ, Komeito to form new party

Yoshihiko Noda (C), leader of Japan's main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, and Komeito party leader Tetsuo Saito (2nd from L), alongside other party executives, hold a meeting at the Diet in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2026. During the meeting, the two parties agreed to form a new party ahead of a looming snap general election.

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THE ROYAL FAMILY WISHES A HAPPY NEW YEAR

The Royal Family gathered in front of the playhouse at Solliden this summer. With this image, the Royal Family wishes a happy new year. Back row: Princess Madeleine, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Prince Carl Philip. Middle row: Christopher O'Neill, Prince Nicolas, Prince Oscar, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Gabriel, Princess Estelle with Princess Ines and Princess Sofia. Bottom row: Princess Leonore, Princess Adrienne, Prince Alexander and Prince JulianMANDATORY CREDIT Photo: Sara Friberg / Royal Court code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers** Back row: Princess Madeleine, Crown Princess Victoria, Prince Daniel and Prince Carl Philip.Middle row: Christopher O'Neill, Prince Nicolas, Prince Oscar, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Prince Gabriel, Princess Estelle with Princess Ines and Princess Sofia.Bottom row: Princess Leonore, Princess Adrienne, Prince Alexander and Prince Jul

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China: Thousands of Migratory Birds Form “Giant Wave” in Shandong

A massive flock of migratory birds was captured on video at the Yellow River estuary in eastern China’s Shandong province on December 5. The birds gathered into a dense mass of dark shapes, sweeping across the sky like a moving wave.

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KING CARL GUSTAF CHRISTMAS SPEECH

King Carl Gustaf of Sweden at the taping of his Christmas speech at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden. The speech will be broadcast on SVT on December 25, 2024. Photo: Sara Friberg / Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / kod 10501**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg / Royal Court of Sweden****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf together with the new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting from Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia together with their new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting frin Drottningholm Palade, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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THE ROYAL COUPLE CHRISTMAS

King Carl Gustaf and Queen Silvia together with their new dog Bonnie, send a Christmas greeting from Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden 24 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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PRINCESS SOFIA BIRTHDAY

Crown Princess Sofia turned 41 on her birthday December 6, 2025.The picture was taken earlier this year.Stockholm, Sweden.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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PRINCESS SOFIA BIRTHDAY

Crown Princess Sofia turned 41 on her birthday December 6, 2025.The picture was taken earlier this year.Stockholm, Sweden.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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QUEEN SILVIA BIRTHDAY

STOCKHOLMQueen Silvia turns 82 on her birthday 23 December 2025. The photo was taken earlier this year. Stockholm, Sweden 23 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The photo comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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QUEEN SILVIA BIRTHDAY

STOCKHOLMQueen Silvia turns 82 on her birthday 23 December 2025. The photo was taken earlier this year. Stockholm, Sweden 23 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Sara Friberg / Kungliga Hovstaterna ****For editorial use only. The photo comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers***** SWEDEN OUT ***

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CROWN PRINCESS VICTORIA CHRISTMAS

Crown Princess Victoria will be reading the Christmas Gospel in a Christmas greeting from Ulriksdal's Palace Chapel that will be broadcasted on Swedish television, SVT, on Christmas Eve.Stockholm, Sweden, 3 December 2025.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/ Kungliga Hovstaterna / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers** *** SWEDEN OUT ***

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ultras Groups Protest Travel Bans In Naples - Italy

Representatives of the Ultras groups from the A and B stands of Napoli protested, waving a form of self-certification of residency, which is the reason for the travel bans imposed by the observatory for sporting events related to the football championship. They marched peacefully along Via Toledo until they reached the Naples Town Hall, where they were interviewed by the transport councilor of the Cosenza municipality. Naples, Italy on December 22, 2025. Photo by Salvatore Laporta/KONTROLAB/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Sweden's Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle (pictured) and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Sweden's Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle (pictured) and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Sweden's Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Sweden's Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Sweden's Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Sweden's Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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PRINCESS ESTELLE AND PRINCE OSCAR CHRISTMAS

Sweden's Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar wish you a Merry Christmas. Before Christmas, Princess Estelle and Prince Oscar prepared traditional Christmas dishes in the kitchen at the Royal Palace.**MANDATORY BYLINE: Photo: Sara Friberg/The Royal Court of Sweden / Handout / code 10501 **For editorial use only. The image comes from an external source and is distributed in its original form as a service to our subscribers**

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Giant Rocks Arrive in Piazza Maggiore - Bologna

Bologna, megaliths in Piazza Maggiore: enormous inflatable fabric boulders – representing Illumia and Bologna Festival's gift to the city – form the installation 'Iwagumi-Dismisura sul Crescentone'. The installation by Australian studio ENESS Bologna, Italy on December 18, 2025. Photo by Gianni Schicchi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Rocks Arrive in Piazza Maggiore - Bologna

Bologna, megaliths in Piazza Maggiore: enormous inflatable fabric boulders – representing Illumia and Bologna Festival's gift to the city – form the installation 'Iwagumi-Dismisura sul Crescentone'. The installation by Australian studio ENESS Bologna, Italy on December 18, 2025. Photo by Gianni Schicchi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Rocks Arrive in Piazza Maggiore - Bologna

Bologna, megaliths in Piazza Maggiore: enormous inflatable fabric boulders – representing Illumia and Bologna Festival's gift to the city – form the installation 'Iwagumi-Dismisura sul Crescentone'. The installation by Australian studio ENESS Bologna, Italy on December 18, 2025. Photo by Gianni Schicchi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Rocks Arrive in Piazza Maggiore - Bologna

Bologna, megaliths in Piazza Maggiore: enormous inflatable fabric boulders – representing Illumia and Bologna Festival's gift to the city – form the installation 'Iwagumi-Dismisura sul Crescentone'. The installation by Australian studio ENESS Bologna, Italy on December 18, 2025. Photo by Gianni Schicchi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Rocks Arrive in Piazza Maggiore - Bologna

Bologna, megaliths in Piazza Maggiore: enormous inflatable fabric boulders – representing Illumia and Bologna Festival's gift to the city – form the installation 'Iwagumi-Dismisura sul Crescentone'. The installation by Australian studio ENESS Bologna, Italy on December 18, 2025. Photo by Gianni Schicchi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Rocks Arrive in Piazza Maggiore - Bologna

Bologna, megaliths in Piazza Maggiore: enormous inflatable fabric boulders – representing Illumia and Bologna Festival's gift to the city – form the installation 'Iwagumi-Dismisura sul Crescentone'. The installation by Australian studio ENESS Bologna, Italy on December 18, 2025. Photo by Gianni Schicchi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Rocks Arrive in Piazza Maggiore - Bologna

Bologna, megaliths in Piazza Maggiore: enormous inflatable fabric boulders – representing Illumia and Bologna Festival's gift to the city – form the installation 'Iwagumi-Dismisura sul Crescentone'. The installation by Australian studio ENESS Bologna, Italy on December 18, 2025. Photo by Gianni Schicchi/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM