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Java Man bones returned to Indonesia

Java Man bones returned to Indonesia

Photo shows a thigh bone fossil of a "Java Man" at the National Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta on Dec. 17, 2025. The fossil was repatriated to Indonesia earlier in the month from the Netherlands, the southeast Asian country's former colonizer.

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Java Man bones returned to Indonesia

Java Man bones returned to Indonesia

Photo shows a skullcap fossil of a "Java Man" at the National Museum of Indonesia in Jakarta on Dec. 17, 2025. The fossil was repatriated to Indonesia earlier in the month from the Netherlands, the southeast Asian country's former colonizer.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Victory Day Celebrations - Dhaka

Paratroopers perform during celebrations to mark Victory Day at the old airport in Sher-e-Bangal Nagar in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 16 December 2025. As part of the celebration marking 54 years of independence, 54 paratroopers began a skydiving display while holding the national flags. The event has been organized by the Bangladesh Army, Air Force, Navy and Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA). The Bangladesh Liberation War in 1971 resulted in the independence of Bangladesh from Pakistani occupation after an almost nine-month-long armed conflict.

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

The panda enclosure at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo is surrounded by visitors on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that twin giant pandas, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, is pictured at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that he and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, is shown to the media at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that he and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Xiao Xiao, a male giant panda, is shown to the media at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that he and his twin sister Lei Lei will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Lei Lei, a female giant panda, is shown to the media at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that she and her twin brother Xiao Xiao will be returned to China the following month.

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Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Pandas at Tokyo's Ueno zoo set to return to China

Lei Lei, a female giant panda, is shown to the media at Ueno Zoological Gardens in Tokyo on Dec. 16, 2025, a day after the announcement that she and her twin brother Xiao Xiao will be returned to China the following month.

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Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Ayumu Hirano, the 2022 Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, attends an event in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026. Hirano won the World Cup opener in the current season in China earlier in the month.

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Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Ayumu Hirano, the 2022 Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, attends an event in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026. Hirano won the World Cup opener in the current season in China earlier in the month.

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Japanese Princess Aiko visits imperial graveyard

Japanese Princess Aiko visits imperial graveyard

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the mausoleum of Empress Kojun, her great-grandmother and wife of Emperor Showa, at the Musashi imperial graveyard in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on Dec. 3, 2025, following her first official overseas trip to Laos the previous month. (Pool photo)

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Japanese Princess Aiko visits imperial graveyard

Japanese Princess Aiko visits imperial graveyard

Japanese Princess Aiko visits the mausoleum of Emperor Showa, her great-grandfather, at the Musashi imperial graveyard in Hachioji, western Tokyo, on Dec. 3, 2025, following her first official overseas trip to Laos the previous month. (Pool photo)

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