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Taiwan: Fire Breaks Out at Apartment in Kaohsiung

A fire broke out at an apartment building on Dagong Road in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung City, around 7:30 PM on Thursday, March 12. Police and fire services promptly responded, extinguishing the blaze and evacuating six residents. Three individuals were hospitalized after feeling unwell. The fire was brought under control shortly, and the cause is currently under investigation by the fire department.

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Lebanon: Israeli Airstrike Hits Beirut Seafront, Killing Several

An Israeli airstrike struck the Ramlet al-Baida area along Beirut's seafront in the early hours of Thursday, March 12, killing at least seven people and wounding 21 others, according to the Lebanese Ministry of Health. Hundreds of displaced civilians had been sheltering at the beach after receiving Israeli evacuation warnings for Beirut's southern suburbs and southern Lebanon. Video shared on social media showed scenes of chaos along the promenade.

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US: Spectacular Sunset Lights Up Santa Cruz Coast, CA

A spectacular sunset was reported across Santa Cruz, California, on Saturday, March 7, 2026. According to a social media post, vivid colors illuminated the sky for over 30 minutes, with observers calling it one of the area's finest displays in years. The intense hues were visible from iconic coastal spots, including the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Seabright Beach.

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Long March-4B Rocket Launches Tianhui-7 Satellite - Jiuquan

A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Tianhui-7 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 30, 2025. The satellite, launched at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing time), has entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the center. It will be primarily used for tasks such as geographic mapping, land resource surveys, and scientific research. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Long March-4B Rocket Launches Tianhui-7 Satellite - Jiuquan

A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Tianhui-7 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 30, 2025. The satellite, launched at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing time), has entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the center. It will be primarily used for tasks such as geographic mapping, land resource surveys, and scientific research. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Long March-4B Rocket Launches Tianhui-7 Satellite - Jiuquan

A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Tianhui-7 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 30, 2025. The satellite, launched at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing time), has entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the center. It will be primarily used for tasks such as geographic mapping, land resource surveys, and scientific research. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Long March-4B Rocket Launches Tianhui-7 Satellite - Jiuquan

A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Tianhui-7 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 30, 2025. The satellite, launched at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing time), has entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the center. It will be primarily used for tasks such as geographic mapping, land resource surveys, and scientific research. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Long March-4B Rocket Launches Tianhui-7 Satellite - Jiuquan

A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Tianhui-7 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 30, 2025. The satellite, launched at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing time), has entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the center. It will be primarily used for tasks such as geographic mapping, land resource surveys, and scientific research. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Long March-4B Rocket Launches Tianhui-7 Satellite - Jiuquan

A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Tianhui-7 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 30, 2025. The satellite, launched at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing time), has entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the center. It will be primarily used for tasks such as geographic mapping, land resource surveys, and scientific research. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Long March-4B Rocket Launches Tianhui-7 Satellite - Jiuquan

A Long March-4B rocket carrying the Tianhui-7 satellite blasts off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China, Dec. 30, 2025. The satellite, launched at 12:12 p.m. (Beijing time), has entered the preset orbit successfully, according to the center. It will be primarily used for tasks such as geographic mapping, land resource surveys, and scientific research. Photo by Wang Jiangbo/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. (Photo by Du Xinxin/Xinhua)

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. (Photo by Du Xinxin/Xinhua)

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. (Photo by Du Xinxin/Xinhua)

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Test Satellite Launch From Wenchang - China

A Long March-5 rocket carrying a new communication technology test satellite blasts off from the Wenchang Space Launch Site in south China's Hainan Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Launched at 8:30 p.m. (Beijing Time), the satellite has successfully entered its planned orbit. It will be mainly used to carry out multi-band and high-speed communication technology validation tests. The launch marks the 618th mission by the Long March carrier rocket series. Photo by Yang Guanyu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife of 36 years Michele Singer Reiner, 68 were found stabbed to death at their home Brentwood, California home on December 14, 2025.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner at the 2019 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner held at the JW Marriott LA LIVE on March 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Janet Gough / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Rob Reiner 1947 - 2025

Actor and director Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife of 36 years Michele Singer Reiner, 68 were found stabbed to death at their home Brentwood, California home on December 14, 2025.—————————————————————————————————————————————————— Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner at the 2019 Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Dinner held at the JW Marriott LA LIVE on March 30, 2019 in Los Angeles, CA. Photo by Janet Gough / AFF/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebs at Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Nikos Aliagas at Lara's Fabian concert at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026

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Celebs at Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Nikos Aliagas at Lara's Fabian concert at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Lara Fabian Concert - Paris

Lara Fabian performs at the Accor Arena in Paris, France on December 7, 2025. 35 years of career, 30 years performing on the biggest stages in the world and more than 25 million albums sold: last night, it was the first Accor Arena for LARA FABIAN! 12140 people exactly. Complete. Not a single free flippy seat. For this special date, Lara was surrounded by Vianney, Slimane and Vitaa, all three of whom collaborated on her new album 'je suis là'. A Stunning Show! Lara sings 35 years of totally revisited hits in a great and original way and the songs from her new album. She is accompanied on stage by 11 musicians whose brothers Yaacov and Meir Salah did the musical direction of the show. It’s going to be a very beautiful Party with Guests on stage with her for new Duets. As well as personalities in the room. A Tour «je suis là Tour» that has been triumphing for 2 months, in the biggest venues of France, Switzerland and Belgium – and which continues in 2026 with a 2nd AccorArena on March 10, 2026! Photo by Christo

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Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art - Bilbao

The Guggenheim Museum of Modern Art stands on the banks of Bilbao, a chaos of titanium, glass and pinkish limestone, where curves and angles clash. Bilbao, Spain on March 30, 2024. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

The graves of the seven monks assassinated in 1996 are seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

The graves of the seven monks assassinated in 1996 are seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

The graves of the seven monks assassinated in 1996 are seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A statue of the Virgin Mary is seen at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A view of the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A view of the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A view of the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A view of the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

A view of the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tibhirine Monastery Memorial - Medea

Photos of the seven monks assassinated in 1996 are displayed on a wall at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, Algeria, on November 24, 2025. Christian de Cherge, Luc Dochier, Christophe Lebreton, Bruno Lemarchand, Michel Fleury, Celestin Ringeard, and Paul Favre-Miville - lived at the Notre Dame de Tibhirine monastery near Medea, where they were known for their commitment to dialogue and peaceful coexistence with the local Muslim community. During the night of March 26-27, 1996, the monks were kidnapped by an armed group amid escalating violence in the region. Weeks later, on May 21, 1996, a communique attributed to the Armed Islamic Group (GIA) announced their execution. Their severed heads were discovered on May 30, 1996, four kilometers northwest of Medea, while their bodies were never recovered. Photo by Billel Bensalem/APP/ABACAPRESS.COM