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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot and Álvaro Falcó leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot and Álvaro Falcó leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot and Álvaro Falcó leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot and Álvaro Falcó leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot and Álvaro Falcó leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot Leaving Home - Madrid

Isabelle Junot and Álvaro Falcó leaving their home in Madrid, Spain, on January 9, 2025, following the death of Isabelle Junot’s father Philippe Junot, the first husband of Princess Caroline of Monaco, who passed away peacefully after a long life, according to a statement shared by his eldest daughter Victoria Junot. Photo by Oscar Ortiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV, cardinal Claudio Gugerotti and cardinal Dominique Mathieu attend the second session of Pope Leo’s first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Mario Tomassetti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the second session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the third session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the second session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV have lunch with the cardinals on the second day of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. RIGHT of the pope: French cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the second session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV have lunch with the cardinals on the second day of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends the second session of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV have lunch with the cardinals on the second day of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. LEFT: French cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV have lunch with the cardinals on the second day of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. LEFT: French cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Leads Extraordinary Consistory - Day 2 - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV have lunch with the cardinals on the second day of his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 8, 2026. LEFT: French cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline. Over the course of two days, the Pope meets with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Spanish cardinal José Cobo Cano (left) attends an Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV opens his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Synod Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV Opens Extraordinary Consistory - Vatican

Pope Leo XIV attends his first Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican on January 7, 2026. The proceedings took place behind closed doors. Over the course of two days, the Pope will meet with members of the College of Cardinals in order to foster shared discernment and to offer support and counsel to the pope in carrying out his responsibility for the governance of the universal Church. Photo by (EV) Simone Risoluti/ Vatican Media/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows the tip of the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows the tip of the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Workers operate at the construction site of the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, December 30, 2025. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge - China

Workers operate at the construction site of the No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge in Zhoushan, east China's Zhejiang Province, December 30, 2025. The No. 5 main tower of the Xihoumen highway-railway bridge on the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway was topped out on Tuesday, making it the first one of its kind to be topped out along the entire railway line. At a height of 294 meters, roughly that of a 100-story building, the tower sets a new world record for the tallest bridge tower built in the sea. The Xihoumen Highway-Railway Bridge is shared by the Ningbo-Zhoushan Railway and the Ningbo-Zhoushan Expressway to get across the Xihoumen waterway in Zhoushan. Photo by Huang Zongzhi /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Australia: Chaos Ensues After Youth Gathering Turns Unruly at Mordialloc Beach

Riot police were deployed to Mordialloc Beach in Melbourne’s south-east on Wednesday, December 17, after a large gathering of youths turned unruly, raising public safety concerns and forcing a nearby Woolworths supermarket into lockdown. According to local media, more than 100 youths had gathered in the area when police were first called shortly after 3 p.m. following reports of a brawl at the store. The group later moved to the beach, where footage shared online showed mostly shirtless youths surrounding police officers. One teenager was taken into custody as officers moved in to disperse the crowd and restore order.

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit around a table during a communal meal at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit inside a church during an informational visit as part of a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 13, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women Social Cohesion Camp in Aleppo Syria

Women sit in a discussion circle during a group session at a scouting camp in Aleppo, Syria on December 12, 2025. The camp brings together more than 20 women from diverse religious, cultural and social backgrounds as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening social cohesion and building women-led support networks. Organized by “Women’s Bridges” under the auspices of the Support and Stability Unit, the initiative focuses on women as key actors in peacebuilding through community facilitation, cross-identity dialogue and the design of locally driven initiatives, and includes visits to mosques, churches and the alleyways of Aleppo’s Old City to foster cultural exchange and shared understanding. Photo by Hibatullah Barakat/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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