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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino Garavaniposing during the red carpet of the movie "Franca: chaos and creation" at the 73rd International Film Festival of Venice (Mostra), Venice, on september 2nd, 2016. - Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by Marco Piovanotto /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino Garavani attending the 'Franca Chaos and Creation' Premiere on the Lido in Venice, Italy as part of the 73rd Mostra, Venice International Film Festival on September 02, 2016. - Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by Aurore Marechal/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino Garavaniposing during the red carpet of the movie "Franca: chaos and creation" at the 73rd International Film Festival of Venice (Mostra), Venice, on september 2nd, 2016. - Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by Marco Piovanotto /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino Garavani at 73rd Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2016. Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino Garavani at 73rd Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2016. Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Italian Fashion Designer Valentino Dead At 93

File photo - Valentino Garavani at 73rd Venice Film Festival on September 2, 2016. Italian fashion legend Valentino Garavani has died at 93. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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JORDAN. PETRA. ISRAELI VICE PREMIER AND NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE, SHIMON PERES, LEFT, MEETS WITH THE DALAI LAMA DURING A CONFERENCE

JORDAN. PETRA. ISRAELI VICE PREMIER AND NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE, SHIMON PERES, LEFT, MEETS WITH THE DALAI LAMA DURING A CONFERENCE OF NOBEL LAUREATES IN PETRA, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2006. DEAD ON SEPTEMBER 28 TH, 2016 Photo by Serge Attal/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE (44) SHIPYARD STX (EX-CHANTIERS DE L'ATLANTIQUE). AERIAL VIEW OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE BIGGEST CRUISE SHIP OF THE WORLD , "THE HARMONY OF THE SEAS" ORDERED BY RCCL ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE INTERNATIONAL (362 METERS LONG). BUILT BETWEEN ENTRE SEPTEMBER 2013 ET APRIL 2016 Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Economy

FRANCE. LOIRE ATLANTIQUE (44) SAINT-NAZAIRE HARBOUR. CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND APRIL 2016 OF THE BIGGEST LINER OF THE WORLD ("HARMONY OF THE SEAS"). COMMANDED BY THE ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISE LINE COMPANY AT STX FRANCE OF SAINT NAZAIRE. 362 METERS LONG. DRAUGHT 9,1M. AIR DRAUGHT 65M. 2394 CREW MEMBERS. 6296 PASSENGERS Photo by Christophe Lepetit/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE. ALPES-MARITIMES (06) NICE, STADE ALLIANZ RIVIERA, LOCATED IN THE SAINT-ISIDORE DISTRICT. THIS ULTRA-MODERN 35,000-SEAT STADIUM (45,000 IN CONCERT CONFIGURATION) WAS FINANCED BY A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP). IT COST ?243.5 MILLION. THE STADIUM IS DESIGNED TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, WITH 7,500 SQUARE METRES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS, RAINWATER RECOVERY AND A NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. INAUGURATED: 22 SEPTEMBER 2013 Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE. ALPES-MARITIMES (06) NICE, STADE ALLIANZ RIVIERA, LOCATED IN THE SAINT-ISIDORE DISTRICT. THIS ULTRA-MODERN 35,000-SEAT STADIUM (45,000 IN CONCERT CONFIGURATION) WAS FINANCED BY A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP). IT COST ?243.5 MILLION. THE STADIUM IS DESIGNED TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, WITH 7,500 SQUARE METRES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS, RAINWATER RECOVERY AND A NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. INAUGURATED: 22 SEPTEMBER 2013 Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE. ALPES-MARITIMES (06) NICE, STADE ALLIANZ RIVIERA, LOCATED IN THE SAINT-ISIDORE DISTRICT. THIS ULTRA-MODERN 35,000-SEAT STADIUM (45,000 IN CONCERT CONFIGURATION) WAS FINANCED BY A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP). IT COST ?243.5 MILLION. THE STADIUM IS DESIGNED TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, WITH 7,500 SQUARE METRES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS, RAINWATER RECOVERY AND A NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. INAUGURATED: 22 SEPTEMBER 2013 Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE. ALPES-MARITIMES (06) NICE, STADE ALLIANZ RIVIERA, LOCATED IN THE SAINT-ISIDORE DISTRICT. THIS ULTRA-MODERN 35,000-SEAT STADIUM (45,000 IN CONCERT CONFIGURATION) WAS FINANCED BY A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP). IT COST ?243.5 MILLION. THE STADIUM IS DESIGNED TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, WITH 7,500 SQUARE METRES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS, RAINWATER RECOVERY AND A NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. INAUGURATED: 22 SEPTEMBER 2013 Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE. ALPES-MARITIMES (06) NICE, STADE ALLIANZ RIVIERA, LOCATED IN THE SAINT-ISIDORE DISTRICT. THIS ULTRA-MODERN 35,000-SEAT STADIUM (45,000 IN CONCERT CONFIGURATION) WAS FINANCED BY A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP). IT COST ?243.5 MILLION. THE STADIUM IS DESIGNED TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, WITH 7,500 SQUARE METRES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS, RAINWATER RECOVERY AND A NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. INAUGURATED: 22 SEPTEMBER 2013 Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - French Riviera

FRANCE. ALPES-MARITIMES (06) NICE, STADE ALLIANZ RIVIERA, LOCATED IN THE SAINT-ISIDORE DISTRICT. THIS ULTRA-MODERN 35,000-SEAT STADIUM (45,000 IN CONCERT CONFIGURATION) WAS FINANCED BY A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP). IT COST ?243.5 MILLION. THE STADIUM IS DESIGNED TO BE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY, WITH 7,500 SQUARE METRES OF PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS, RAINWATER RECOVERY AND A NATURAL VENTILATION SYSTEM. INAUGURATED: 22 SEPTEMBER 2013 Photo by Robert Palomba/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis attends the weekly general audience in Saint Peter's square at the Vatican on September 28, 2016. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pope Francis Dies Aged 88

File photo - Pope Francis has made an impromptu visit to the Neonatal unit of Rome's San Giovanni hospital, Italy on September 16, 2016. After putting on a mask and completing the other health and safety procedures, the Pope stopped beside the incubators of twelve new born babies, five of whom are suffering from severe complications, including one set of twins. The Pope offered words of comfort and support to all of the parents, before going on to meet with staff and families at the nursery on the floor above. -- Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta. Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Laure Boulleau and Gaetane Thiney attending the launch of the new game FIFA 2017 (also called FIFA 17) held at 'Cercle Cadet' in Paris, France, on September 26, 2016. After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by Jerome Domine/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Robert Sarah (Guinea) at the Vatican on September 28, 2016. - Sarah is known for his criticism of Pope Francis' liturgical reforms and strong adherence to traditional Catholic teachings. His firm stance on preserving the Latin Mass has made him a favorite among traditionalists. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Cardinals ‘Papabile’ - Vatican

File photo - Cardinal ‘papabile’ Robert Sarah (Guinea) at the Vatican on September 28, 2016. - Sarah is known for his criticism of Pope Francis' liturgical reforms and strong adherence to traditional Catholic teachings. His firm stance on preserving the Latin Mass has made him a favorite among traditionalists. He is considered, within the church and the curia, one of the papal names, and could be the Successor of Peter. Photo by Eric Vandeville/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

People watch a digital dome screen film at an experience planetarium in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since t

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 18, 2025 shows an experience planetarium in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since the laun

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

Tourists visit an experience planetarium in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since the launch of the "China Sky

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 18, 2025 shows a view of Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since the launch of the "China Sk

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

Astronaut sculptures are pictured in a hotel in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since the launch of the "Chin

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

This photo taken on February 18, 2025 shows an interior view of a space science and technology museum in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

An aerial drone photo taken on February 18, 2025 shows a view of Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since the launch of the "China Sk

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

A tourist visits an experience planetarium in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since the launch of the "China Sk

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

A woman tidies up a room in a sci-fi style homestay in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province on February 19, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since the launch of th

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

A staff member gestures while guiding tourists to experience extended reality (XR) at an XR immersive experience center in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar commu

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

A tourist experiences extended reality (XR) at an XR immersive experience center in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and oth

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Astronomy Themed Town of Pingtang - China

Tourists visit an VR experience hall in Kedu Town of Pingtang County, southwest China's Guizhou Province, February 18, 2025. In 2007, Pingtang County launched a relocation program that involved 6,653 rural residents from Kedu and Tangbian townships. The program was implemented in order to prepare for the construction of the FAST (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope), also known as the "China Sky Eye." Located in a naturally deep and round karst depression in Guizhou, FAST was completed in 2016 and started formal operations in 2020. Kedu Township started a plan to transform itself into an astronomy-themed town from September 2015, taking advantage of its proximity to the FAST. Many relocated rural residents have found jobs or started their own businesses in the town. Today's Kedu Town is full of sense of science, technology and future with landmarks such as experience planetarium, time tower, interstellar community, astronomical time village and others. Since the launch of the "China Sky Eye,

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Jimmy Carter Dies Aged 100

United States President Jimmy Carter, right, President Anwar al-Sadat of Egypt, center, and Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel, left, tour the U.S. Civil War battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania accompanied by members of their respective delegations during a break in the Camp David Summit on September 10, 1978. Boutros Boutros-Ghali died at age 93 on February 16, 2016. Photo by Benjamin E. "Gene" Forte - CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM