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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The candidate for the presidency of Extremadura for the PSOE, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, during the monitoring of the election night at the regional headquarters of the PSOE, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Andres Rodríguez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Atmosphere inside the PP headquarters in Madrid during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The candidate for the presidency of Extremadura for the PSOE, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, during the monitoring of the election night at the regional headquarters of the PSOE, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Andres Rodríguez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Atmosphere inside the PP headquarters in Madrid during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The Secretary General of the PP, Miguel Tellado, offers statements to the press during the monitoring of the election night on the occasion of the regional elections in Extremadura, at the national headquarters of the Partido Popular, on December 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadurians have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura, called in advance by the President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Alberto Ortega / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM 12/22/2025

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

The candidate for the presidency of Extremadura for the PSOE, Miguel Ángel Gallardo, during the monitoring of the election night at the regional headquarters of the PSOE, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in the elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Andres Rodríguez / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Vox candidate for the presidency of Extremadura, Oscar Fernandez Calle, makes statements to the press during the monitoring of election night at the regional headquarters of VOX, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Carlos Criado / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Vox candidate for the presidency of Extremadura, Oscar Fernandez Calle, makes statements to the press during the monitoring of election night at the regional headquarters of VOX, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Carlos Criado / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Vox candidate for the presidency of Extremadura, Oscar Fernandez Calle, makes statements to the press during the monitoring of election night at the regional headquarters of VOX, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Carlos Criado / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ruling Socialists Suffer Historic Defeat in Extremadura - Spain

Vox candidate for the presidency of Extremadura, Oscar Fernandez Calle, makes statements to the press during the monitoring of election night at the regional headquarters of VOX, on December 21, 2025, in Merida, Badajoz, Extremadura (Spain). Around 891,000 Extremadura citizens have been summoned today to exercise their right to vote in elections to the Assembly of Extremadura called in advance by President María Guardiola after the breakdown of parliamentary support and the failure in the approval of the Budget. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s embattled Socialists suffered a heavy defeat in Sunday’s regional election in Extremadura, slumping to their worst-ever result as the far-right Vox made strong gains, dealing another blow to the party amid mounting corruption and misconduct allegations. Photo by Carlos Criado / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWITZERLAND-LUCERNE-CREDIT SUISSE

(230316) -- LUCERNE, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023 shows a building of Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second-largest bank, in Lucerne, Switzerland. As shares of Credit Suisse fell to a record low on Wednesday, the Swiss central bank said it would provide the troubled investment bank with liquidity if required. Since Tuesday, Credit Suisse's shares have fallen continuously, slumping by more than 20 percent on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "1st LD-Writethru: Swiss central bank ready to bail out Credit Suisse as its shares plummet" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-LUCERNE-CREDIT SUISSE

(230316) -- LUCERNE, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023 shows a building of Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second-largest bank, in Lucerne, Switzerland. As shares of Credit Suisse fell to a record low on Wednesday, the Swiss central bank said it would provide the troubled investment bank with liquidity if required. Since Tuesday, Credit Suisse's shares have fallen continuously, slumping by more than 20 percent on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "1st LD-Writethru: Swiss central bank ready to bail out Credit Suisse as its shares plummet" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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SWITZERLAND-LUCERNE-CREDIT SUISSE

(230316) -- LUCERNE, March 16, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 13, 2023 shows a building of Credit Suisse, Switzerland's second-largest bank, in Lucerne, Switzerland. As shares of Credit Suisse fell to a record low on Wednesday, the Swiss central bank said it would provide the troubled investment bank with liquidity if required. Since Tuesday, Credit Suisse's shares have fallen continuously, slumping by more than 20 percent on Wednesday. TO GO WITH "1st LD-Writethru: Swiss central bank ready to bail out Credit Suisse as its shares plummet" (Xinhua/Lian Yi)

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Nakayama Steel

OSAKA, Japan - Photo from a Kyodo News helicopter shows Nakayama Steel Works Ltd. in Osaka, western Japan, on Nov. 29, 2012. Sources said the same day the electric furnace steelmaker plans to ask its main creditor banks to waive a total of around 60 billion yen in loans due to slumping demand.

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Nakayama Steel to ask creditor banks to waive loans

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Nov. 29, 2012, shows Nakayama Steel Works Ltd. in Osaka's Taisho Ward. The electric furnace steelmaker plans to ask its main creditor banks to waive a total of around 60 billion yen in loans due to slumping demand, sources close to the matter said the same day.

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Nakayama Steel to ask creditor banks to waive loans

OSAKA, Japan - Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Nov. 29, 2012, shows Nakayama Steel Works Ltd. in Osaka's Taisho Ward. The electric furnace steelmaker plans to ask its main creditor banks to waive a total of around 60 billion yen in loans due to slumping demand, sources close to the matter said the same day.

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Top jockeys help slumping Hokkaido horse race

SAPPORO, Japan - Yutaka Take (R, crouching) and other top jockeys in Japan take part in a promotional event for the Banei horse race in Obihiro, Hokkaido, on Aug. 23, 2010. The organizer of the race, known for its unique style in which a horse pulls a jockey on an iron sleigh on the 200-meter course with slopes, has tried unsuccessfully to increase the number of punters and spectators.

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Top jockeys help slumping Hokkaido horse race

SAPPORO, Japan - Yutaka Take (crouching) and other top jockeys in Japan take part in a promotional event for the Banei horse race in Obihiro, Hokkaido, on Aug. 23, 2010. The organizer of the race, known for its unique style in which a horse pulls a jockey on an iron sleigh on the 200-meter course with slopes, has tried unsuccessfully to increase the number of punters and spectators.

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Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui views a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 19, 2010, after popping out to center in the eighth inning. Matsui went 0-for-3 in the club's 3-2 victory, extending his hitless streak to 13 at-bats.

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Slumping H. Matsui hitless vs White Sox

CHICAGO, United States - Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Hideki Matsui returns to the dugout after popping out to center in the fifth inning of a game against the Chicago White Sox at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 19, 2010. Matsui went 0-for-3 in the club's 3-2 victory, extending his hitless streak to 13 at-bats.

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Int'l auto show opens in Detroit

DETROIT, United States - A man walks past the entrance to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on Jan. 10, 2010, a day before the opening of the event. Many of the auto makers are keeping a low profile at this year's auto show amid the still-slumping automotive market and worldwide recession.

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Sanyo Electric logs 93.2 billion yen net loss in FY 2008

TOKYO, Japan - Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano speaks during a news conference in Osaka on May 14. Sano said the company fell into the red in fiscal 2008 for the first time in two years with a group net loss of 93.23 billion yen in the year ended in March due to slumping sales of electronic devices amid the worldwide economic recession.

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Sony to incur largest-ever loss for FY 08, step up cost cuts

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer (L) and President Ryoji Chubachi (R) meet the press at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 22. Sony said it expects to incur its largest-ever loss for the year to March, hit by the yen's sharp appreciation and slumping sales of its electronics products, and that it will step up cost-cutting efforts to deal with the global economic downturn.

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Sony to incur largest-ever loss for FY 08, step up cost cuts

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer reacts during a news conference at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 22. Sony expects to incur its largest-ever loss for the year to March, hit by the yen's sharp appreciation and slumping sales of its electronics products, and that it will step up cost-cutting efforts to deal with the global economic downturn.

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Aso to go for cash benefit program despite growing opposition

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso gives a speech at a meeting of secretaries general of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party's local branches at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 17. In the speech, the premier reiterated his resolve to implement a 2 trillion yen cash benefit program as planned, defending it as an effective measure to lift the slumping economy despite mounting opposition.

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Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to merge Oct. 2009 amid slumping oil demand

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Oil President Shinji Nishio (L) and Nippon Mining President Mitsunori Takahagi (R) talk at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 4 as they announced the merger of the two oil distributors.

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Sumitomo Mitsui's 1st-half net profit down 30%

TOKYO, Japan - Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. President Teisuke Kitayama on Nov. 19 attends a news conference in Tokyo where the company said its consolidated net profit for the first half of fiscal 2007 dropped 30.0 percent from a year before to 170.59 billion yen. SMFG blamed the lowered earnings on losses incurred from its subprime-related securities products and slumping stocks of affiliated consumer loan companies.

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Slumping Hideki Matsui hitless in 4 at-bats

NEW YORK, United States - Slumping New York Yankees outfielder Hideki Matsui (R) has no hits in four at-bats in a 5-1 win against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on July 2. Matsui's average has slid to .266 since reaching .300 on June 14.

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Japan sees revival in literary magazines amid slumping readership

TOKYO, Japan - Kenzan! (L) featuring historical fiction targets young readers interested in historical fiction while Yom Yom is gaining in popularity among young women.

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Incoming Sony President stresses consumer-oriented approach

TOKYO, Japan - Incoming Sony Corp. President Ryoji Chubachi speaks during a news conference at Sony headquarters in Tokyo on March 24. He said the electronics giant will take a more consumer-oriented approach to reinvigorate its slumping electronics division.

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Suzuki strike not enough as Heusden collapse

GENK, Belgium - Japan striker Takayuki Suzuki (L) jumps for control of the ball in the first half of a Belgian first division match between his club Heusden-Zolder and Lokeren in Genk on Match 12. His third league goal of the season failed to stop Heusden-Zolder from slumping to a 3-2 defeat at home to Lokeren.

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Suetsugu lifts slumping Japan with gold in men's 200

PUSAN, South Korea - Shingo Suetsugu of Japan (R) reacts after he won the men's 200 meters in the Asian Games at Pusan Asiad Main Stadium on Oct. 10. Suetsugu secured Japan's second track and field gold medal of the Pusan meet, powering home in 20.38 seconds. (Pool photo)(Asian Games)

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Popular TV personality calls for further stock investment

TOKYO, Japan - Popular Japanese television personality Mariya Yamada (C) prepares for a recording session at the Tokyo Stock Exchange on Oct. 3 for a videotaped message urging individual investors to increase investments in stocks. Five securities bodies sponsored the commercial in an effort to boost slumping Japanese share prices.

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Panel calls for 'special regulatory reform zones'

TOKYO, July 23 Kyodo - Orix Corp. Chairman Yoshihiko Miyauchi (L), who chairs the government Council for Regulatory Reform, speaks at a news conference July 23 on his panel's report which called for ''special regulatory reform zones'' to promote Japan's deregulatory efforts and help reinvigorate the slumping economy.

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Japan's economy in serious stage: Mori

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori (C) on March 15 addresses the first meeting of a government-ruling coalition task force set up to map out emergency measures to rev up the nation's faltering economy and buoy the slumping stock market. He said Japan's economy is ''in a serious stage'' in view of worrying economic prospects and slowing U.S. growth. At left is Finance Minister Kiichi Miyazawa.

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JTB sells building housing its headquarters amid slumping travel demand

File photo taken in January 2015 shows the headquarters of major Japanese travel agency JTB Corp. in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward. The company has sold the building to improve its severely battered financial situation amid dwindling travel demand due to the coronavirus pandemic, sources close to the move said on Sept. 14, 2021.

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Incoming Sony President stresses consumer-oriented approach

TOKYO, Japan - Incoming Sony Corp. President Ryoji Chubachi speaks during a news conference at Sony headquarters in Tokyo on March 24. He said the electronics giant will take a more consumer-oriented approach to reinvigorate its slumping electronics division. (Kyodo)

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Sumitomo Mitsui's 1st-half net profit down 30%

TOKYO, Japan - Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group Inc. President Teisuke Kitayama on Nov. 19 attends a news conference in Tokyo where the company said its consolidated net profit for the first half of fiscal 2007 dropped 30.0 percent from a year before to 170.59 billion yen. SMFG blamed the lowered earnings on losses incurred from its subprime-related securities products and slumping stocks of affiliated consumer loan companies. (Kyodo)

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Nippon Oil, Nippon Mining to merge Oct. 2009 amid slumping oil de

TOKYO, Japan - Nippon Oil President Shinji Nishio (L) and Nippon Mining President Mitsunori Takahagi (R) talk at a press conference at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 4 as they announced the merger of the two oil distributors. (Kyodo)

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Aso to go for cash benefit program despite growing opposition

TOKYO, Japan - Prime Minister Taro Aso gives a speech at a meeting of secretaries general of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party's local branches at the LDP headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 17. In the speech, the premier reiterated his resolve to implement a 2 trillion yen cash benefit program as planned, defending it as an effective measure to lift the slumping economy despite mounting opposition. (Kyodo)

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Sony to incur largest-ever loss for FY 08, step up cost cuts

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer reacts during a news conference at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 22. Sony expects to incur its largest-ever loss for the year to March, hit by the yen's sharp appreciation and slumping sales of its electronics products, and that it will step up cost-cutting efforts to deal with the global economic downturn. (Kyodo)

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Sony to incur largest-ever loss for FY 08, step up cost cuts

TOKYO, Japan - Sony Corp. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard Stringer (L) and President Ryoji Chubachi (R) meet the press at the company's headquarters in Tokyo on Jan. 22. Sony said it expects to incur its largest-ever loss for the year to March, hit by the yen's sharp appreciation and slumping sales of its electronics products, and that it will step up cost-cutting efforts to deal with the global economic downturn. (Kyodo)

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Sanyo Electric logs 93.2 billion yen net loss in FY 2008

TOKYO, Japan - Sanyo Electric Co. President Seiichiro Sano speaks during a news conference in Osaka on May 14. Sano said the company fell into the red in fiscal 2008 for the first time in two years with a group net loss of 93.23 billion yen in the year ended in March due to slumping sales of electronic devices amid the worldwide economic recession. (Kyodo)

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Panel calls for 'special regulatory reform zones'

TOKYO, July 23 Kyodo - Orix Corp. Chairman Yoshihiko Miyauchi (L), who chairs the government Council for Regulatory Reform, speaks at a news conference July 23 on his panel's report which called for ''special regulatory reform zones'' to promote Japan's deregulatory efforts and help reinvigorate the slumping economy.

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Suetsugu lifts slumping Japan with gold in men's 200

PUSAN, South Korea - Shingo Suetsugu of Japan (R) reacts after he won the men's 200 meters in the Asian Games at Pusan Asiad Main Stadium on Oct. 10. Suetsugu secured Japan's second track and field gold medal of the Pusan meet, powering home in 20.38 seconds. (Pool photo)(Asian Games)(Kyodo)

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Trading house M'bishi eyes net loss in FY 2015 on commodity rout

Ken Kobayashi (L), president of Mitsubishi Corp., briefs reporters during a press conference in Tokyo on March 24, 2016 on the company's expected financial results for the year ending March 31. The trading house expects to post a group net loss of 150 billion yen ($1.33 billion) due to slumping energy and commodity prices. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Trading house M'bishi eyes net loss in FY 2015 on commodity rout

Ken Kobayashi, president of Mitsubishi Corp., briefs reporters during a press conference in Tokyo on March 24, 2016 on the company's expected financial results for the year ending March 31. The trading house expects to post a group net loss of 150 billion yen ($1.33 billion) due to slumping energy and commodity prices. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Sharp logs 83.6 bil. yen group net loss for 1st half of FY 2015

Sharp Corp. President Kozo Takahashi holds a press conference in Tokyo on Oct. 30, 2015. The company reported the same day a group net loss of 83.61 billion yen ($700 million) for the first half of fiscal 2015, taking a hit from slumping sales of its smartphone displays in China. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo