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New Zealand: Landslide Hits Mount Maunganui 3

Six people, including two teenagers, are missing after a major landslide struck a local campground in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, January 22. Police are also seeking information on three others as search and rescue operations continue in a dangerous environment, with authorities describing the incident as a national tragedy and the community rallying to support affected families.

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Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (L, back) and Empress Masako meet recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, R), Crown Prince Fumihito (back, L) and Crown Princess Kiko attend a tea ceremony with recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (front, L), Empress Masako (front, R), Crown Prince Fumihito (back, L) and Crown Princess Kiko attend a tea ceremony with recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet Order of Culture recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito (C) and Empress Masako meet recipients of the Order of Culture and Person of Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Philippines: Typhoon Kalmaegi Triggers Severe Flooding, Displacing Thousands 2

Severe flooding has submerged towns and displaced hundreds of thousands as Typhoon Kalmaegi battered the central Philippines. Rivers overflowed in Cebu and nearby islands, forcing residents onto rooftops while cars and containers were swept through the streets. Local officials said some evacuation centers were inundated, and many survivors of a recent earthquake had to be evacuated again. More than 380,000 people fled their homes across the Visayas, southern Luzon, and northern Mindanao. Kalmaegi, locally named Tino, made landfall late Monday, November 3 with winds of up to 130 kph before moving toward the South China Sea on Tuesday, November 4.

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China: Tourists and Locals Rescue Yaks from Mud Pit in Qinghai

In Qinghai, China, tourists and locals joined forces with an excavator operator to rescue four yaks stuck in deep mud on September 30, 2025. After spotting the trapped animals, the tourists alerted a herdsman and enlisted help from a nearby construction site. Working for nearly an hour, they freed all four yaks safely. The herdsman said the rescue prevented losses of over RMB 40,000.

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

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

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China: Typhoon Wutip Darkens Hainan Skies Ahead of Landfall in Hainan

This is the terrifying moment a massive wall of dark clouds engulfed the skies over Hainan as Typhoon Wutip approached southern China. On June 11, 2025, in Hainan, China, video captured thick, menacing clouds rolling in ahead of Typhoon Wutip's landfall. The sky turned eerily dark as the season’s first typhoon neared, creating a heavy, ominous atmosphere. The storm made landfall around 11 p.m. on June 13 along the coast of Dongfang, a city in Hainan, with winds reaching up to 30 meters per second and a central pressure of 980 hPa. Heavy rain swept through southern parts of the island, with some areas experiencing torrential downpours and localized extreme rainfall. According to China National Radio, by June 15, Typhoon Wutip had weakened into a tropical depression after moving inland into Jiangxi Province, and continued to lose strength. The video ends with the storm clouds blanketing the landscape as residents brace for the typhoon’s impact.

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National Contest for Resistance and Deportation Event - Paris

Emmanuel Macron, French President awards Holocaust survivor, French Lili Keller-Rosenberg (Lili Leignel) with the insignia of Commander in the Order of Merit during the National Contest for Resistance and Deportation event, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on May 7, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Contest for Resistance and Deportation Event - Paris

Emmanuel Macron, French President awards Holocaust survivor, French Lili Keller-Rosenberg (Lili Leignel) with the insignia of Commander in the Order of Merit during the National Contest for Resistance and Deportation event, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on May 7, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Contest for Resistance and Deportation Event - Paris

Emmanuel Macron, French President awards Holocaust survivor, French Lili Keller-Rosenberg (Lili Leignel) with the insignia of Commander in the Order of Merit during the National Contest for Resistance and Deportation event, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on May 7, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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National Contest for Resistance and Deportation Event - Paris

Emmanuel Macron, French President awards Holocaust survivor, French Lili Keller-Rosenberg (Lili Leignel) with the insignia of Commander in the Order of Merit during the National Contest for Resistance and Deportation event, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France on May 7, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Heavy Snowfall Hits Sea Of Japan Coast 4

Heavy snowfall has battered a wide area of Japan, especially the Hokuriku region along the Sea of Japan coast. This video shows blizzard conditions in the city Otaru, Hokkaido.

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Figures of Ukrainian cinema accept state awards in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Serviceman and cameraman Serhii Mykhalchuk, who accepted the Order of Merit of the 2nd class, shares an embrace during the ceremony to transfer the National Legend of Ukraine award bestowed posthumously on outstanding film director Sergei Parajanov by the Ukrainian President in 2024 to the Museum of Theater, Music and Film Arts of Ukraine for safekeeping, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Figures of Ukrainian cinema accept state awards in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Serviceman and cameraman Serhii Mykhalchuk holds the Order of Merit of the 2nd class during the ceremony to transfer the National Legend of Ukraine award bestowed posthumously on outstanding film director Sergei Parajanov by the Ukrainian President in 2024 to the Museum of Theater, Music and Film Arts of Ukraine for safekeeping, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Figures of Ukrainian cinema accept state awards in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Serviceman and cameraman Yaroslav Pilunskyi holds the Order of Merit of the 3rd class during the ceremony to transfer the National Legend of Ukraine award bestowed posthumously on outstanding film director Sergei Parajanov by the Ukrainian President in 2024 to the Museum of Theater, Music and Film Arts of Ukraine for safekeeping, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Figures of Ukrainian cinema accept state awards in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Creative producer of the Watch Ukrainian! Association Sviatoslav Rizol (L) accepts the Order of Merit of the 3rd degree from Minister of Culture and Strategic Communications of Ukraine Mykola Tochytskyi during the ceremony to transfer the National Legend of Ukraine award bestowed posthumously on outstanding film director Sergei Parajanov by the Ukrainian President in 2024 to the Museum of Theater, Music and Film Arts of Ukraine for safekeeping, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Figures of Ukrainian cinema accept state awards in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Serviceman and cameraman Serhii Mykhalchuk, who accepted the Order of Merit of the 2nd class, shares an embrace during the ceremony to transfer the National Legend of Ukraine award bestowed posthumously on outstanding film director Sergei Parajanov by the Ukrainian President in 2024 to the Museum of Theater, Music and Film Arts of Ukraine for safekeeping, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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US: EF-1 Tornado Touches Down In Athens, AL, Leaving Devastating Damage

The National Weather Service in Huntsville has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in downtown Athens, Alabama, on Saturday night, December 28.

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (R) has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to musician Tomas Ledin in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Ledin and singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (R) has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to musician Tomas Ledin in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Ledin and singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to musician Tomas Ledin (in picture) in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Ledin and singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to musician Tomas Ledin (in picture) in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Ledin and singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren (in picture) in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and musician Tomas Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (R) has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and musician Tomas Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (R) has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and musician Tomas Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren (in picture) in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and musician Tomas Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (R) has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren (L) and musician Tomas Ledin in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

Two of the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland are seen before president of Finland Alexander Stubb presents them to singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren and musician Tomas Ledin in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (not seen) has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren (L) and musician Tomas Ledin in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren (L) and musician Tomas Ledin in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Pro Finlandia Medal

President of Finland Alexander Stubb (C) shakes hands with singer and songwriter Eva Dahlgren (2ndR) and musician Tomas Ledin (R), to whom he has presented the Pro Finlandia Medal of the Order of the Lion of Finland to, in the Presidential Palace in Helsinki, Finland on December 14, 2024. The Pro Finlandia Medal is awarded to distinguished artists, authors and other persons of merit in the field of culture and is awarded to Dahlgren and Ledin in recognition of their outstanding contribution to culture and having both promoted relations between Finland and Sweden. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 3

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Philippines: Typhoon Yinxing Makes Landfall In Cagayan, Damaging Infrastructure 2

Typhoon Yinxing, known as Marce in the Philippines, made landfall near Santa Ana, Cagayan, on Thursday afternoon, November 7, forcing more than 21,000 people to evacuate and damaging two domestic airports and homes. Telecommunications and power supplies have remained down due to damaged cables and power lines, severely affecting residents in the affected areas.

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Japan crown prince, princess meet cultural award recipients

Japan's Crown Prince Fumihito and his wife Crown Princess Kiko meet recipients of the Order of Culture and the Person of Cultural Merit award at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Japanese princesses meet cultural award recipients

Japanese Emperor Naruhito's daughter Princess Aiko (L) and Crown Prince Fumihito's daughter Princess Kako meet recipients of the Order of Culture and the Person of Cultural Merit award at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet cultural award recipients

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front), alongside Empress Masako, greets recipients of the Order of Culture and Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet cultural award recipients

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (L, front) greets recipients of the Order of Culture and Cultural Merit awards at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor, empress meet cultural award recipients

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako meet recipients of the Order of Culture and the Person of Cultural Merit award at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Nov. 5, 2024. (Pool photo)

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Thailand: Overflowing Of Ping River Causes Flooding In Chiang Mai Amid Rainy Season 3

Water levels in the Ping River rose, causing severe flooding across Chiang Mai on September 25 and affecting infrastructure. Small vehicles were stranded on flooded roads, and local shops and stalls were forced to close.

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US: Beryl Causes Widespread Power Outages And Flooding, Leaves Multiple Dead In Texas 4

Beryl has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall as a category 1 hurricane near Matagorda in Texas, on Monday, July 8, shortly before 4 a.m. local time. The hurricane caused power outages and life-threatening flooding and left multiple dead in Houston and the surrounding areas.

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Princess Leonor and King Felipe VI during the presentation of decorations on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty the King, at the Royal Palace, June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI commemorates his ten years on the throne with a ceremony at the Royal Palace in which 19 Spaniards are decorated for their services to others with the Order of Civil Merit. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during the presentation of decorations on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty the King, at the Royal Palace, June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI commemorates his ten years on the throne with a ceremony at the Royal Palace in which 19 Spaniards are decorated for their services to others with the Order of Civil Merit. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia during the presentation of decorations on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty the King, at the Royal Palace, June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI commemorates his ten years on the throne with a ceremony at the Royal Palace in which 19 Spaniards are decorated for their services to others with the Order of Civil Merit. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

(L-R) Princess Leonor, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofia during the presentation of decorations on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty the King, at the Royal Palace, June 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. King Felipe VI commemorates his ten years on the throne with a ceremony at the Royal Palace in which 19 Spaniards are decorated for their services to others with the Order of Civil Merit. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

Queen Letizia during the presentation of decorations on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty the King, at the Royal Palace, June 19, 2024, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI commemorates his ten years on the throne with a ceremony at the Royal Palace in which 19 Spaniards are decorated for their services to others with the Order of Civil Merit. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

(L-R) Princess Leonor, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofia during the presentation of decorations on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty the King, at the Royal Palace, June 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. King Felipe VI commemorates his ten years on the throne with a ceremony at the Royal Palace in which 19 Spaniards are decorated for their services to others with the Order of Civil Merit. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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10th Anniversary Of The Reign Of Felipe VI - Madrid

(L-R) Princess Leonor, King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia and Infanta Sofia during the presentation of decorations on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Proclamation of His Majesty the King, at the Royal Palace, June 19, 2024, in Madrid, Spain. King Felipe VI commemorates his ten years on the throne with a ceremony at the Royal Palace in which 19 Spaniards are decorated for their services to others with the Order of Civil Merit. Photo by Diego Radamés/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM