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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Supporters of S.S. Lazio the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa between S.S. Lazio and A.C. Milan at the Olympic Stadium on December 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Supporters of S.S. Lazio the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa between S.S. Lazio and A.C. Milan at the Olympic Stadium on December 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Supporters of S.S. Lazio during the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa between S.S. Lazio and A.C. Milan at the Olympic Stadium on December 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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CALCIO - Coppa Italia - SS Lazio vs AC Milan

Supporters of S.S. Lazio during the round of 16 of the Coppa Italia Frecciarossa between S.S. Lazio and A.C. Milan at the Olympic Stadium on December 4, 2025 in Rome, Italy.

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf gather behind a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Ali Muhammad Khan, a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, stands in front of anti-riot police officers outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Ali Muhammad Khan, a member of the National Assembly of Pakistan, stands in front of anti-riot police officers outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf bypass a barricade formed by two semi-trucks set up by anti-riot police outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters gather outside Adiala Jail, one of them holding a framed portrait of Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand behind a barricade outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters gather outside Adiala Jail, one of them holding a framed portrait of Imran Khan, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers stand in formation outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Anti-riot police officers prevent protesters from moving toward Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

A woman holds a framed portrait of Imran Khan as she stands among protesters during a demonstration outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Khan Supporters Protest Outside Rawalpindi Jail - Pakistan

Protesters chant slogans as they gather outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, on December 2, 2025. Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) gathered to protest denied access to jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, amid unverified rumors about his health. Authorities imposed Section 144 for three days to ban public assemblies, while deploying thousands of personnel to block roads and entry points. Khan has been held in jail since August 2023 on corruption charges. Photo by Raja Imran/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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1st anniv. of S. Korea martial law declaration

Supporters of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally near the parliament in Seoul on Dec. 3, 2025, the first anniversary of his failed martial law declaration.

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1st anniv. of S. Korea martial law declaration

Supporters of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol stage a rally near the parliament in Seoul on Dec. 3, 2025, the first anniversary of his failed martial law declaration.

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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Hospitalised - Bangladesh

People stand in front of the Evercare Hospital as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders and members gather to pray for Khaleda Zia's recovery at Bashundhara Area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 03, 2025. According to Khaleda Zia's physician and BNP standing Committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, the 80-year-old former prime minister, who has long suffered from multiple health complications, is receiving medical treatment after she was admitted to Evercare Hospital on 23 November and shifted to the CCU on 27 November 2025. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Hospitalised - Bangladesh

People stand in front of the Evercare Hospital as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders and members gather to pray for Khaleda Zia's recovery at Bashundhara Area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 03, 2025. According to Khaleda Zia's physician and BNP standing Committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, the 80-year-old former prime minister, who has long suffered from multiple health complications, is receiving medical treatment after she was admitted to Evercare Hospital on 23 November and shifted to the CCU on 27 November 2025. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Hospitalised - Bangladesh

People stand in front of the Evercare Hospital as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders and members gather to pray for Khaleda Zia's recovery at Bashundhara Area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 03, 2025. According to Khaleda Zia's physician and BNP standing Committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, the 80-year-old former prime minister, who has long suffered from multiple health complications, is receiving medical treatment after she was admitted to Evercare Hospital on 23 November and shifted to the CCU on 27 November 2025. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia Hospitalised - Bangladesh

People stand in front of the Evercare Hospital as Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leaders and members gather to pray for Khaleda Zia's recovery at Bashundhara Area in Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 03, 2025. According to Khaleda Zia's physician and BNP standing Committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain, the 80-year-old former prime minister, who has long suffered from multiple health complications, is receiving medical treatment after she was admitted to Evercare Hospital on 23 November and shifted to the CCU on 27 November 2025. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro speaks during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro waves the Venezuelan national flag during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro attends a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro kisses the Venezuelan national flag during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Venezuelan President Maduro Rally - Caracas

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gestures during a rally in Caracas, capital of Venezuela, December 1, 2025. Venezuela does not want "a slave's peace," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro told supporters Monday as U.S. military deployment has been "testing" his country for months. "We want peace, but peace with sovereignty, peace with equality, peace with freedom; we do not want the peace of slaves or the peace of colonies. A colony never, slaves never," Maduro declared, noting that the 22-week U.S. military "aggression" can be described as "psychological terrorism." Str/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie A - Bologna FC vs US Cremonese

Us Cremonese supporters celebratring the victory during Bologna FC vs US Cremonese, Italian soccer Serie A match in Bologna, Italy, December 01 2025

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Tampere International Darts Cup

Spectators during Tampere International Darts Cup in Tampere, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / TIMO MARTTILA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Timo Marttila/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France

Finnish fans, one holding a cardboarf picture of Finnish player Mikael Jantunen during men's FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France in Espoo, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France

Finnish fans, one holding a cardboarf picture of Finnish player Mikael Jantunen during men's FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France in Espoo, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France

Finnish fans during men's FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France in Espoo, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France

Finnish fans during men's FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France in Espoo, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France

Fans of Finland before the men's FIBA World Cup basketball qualifying match Finland vs France in Espoo, Finland on December 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MIKKO STIG - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Mikko Stig/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Torino FC

US Lecce supporters celebrate the victory during US Lecce vs Torino FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, November 30 2025

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CALCIO - Serie A - US Lecce vs Torino FC

US Lecce supporters during US Lecce vs Torino FC, Italian soccer Serie A match in Lecce, Italy, November 30 2025

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard pose beside the Christmas tree that he decorated in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Liege, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Dean Benoit Lobet talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

(L-R) Dean Benoit Lobet, Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard, Brussels Mayor Philippe Close, the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Brussels Mayor Philippe Close talks to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

Belgian designer, artistic director and entrepreneur Jean-Paul Lespagnard (L) the Brussels Mayor Philippe Close (C) and the German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (R) and the dean Benoit Lobet talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Controversy Over Christmas Crib in Grand Place - Brussels

German born interior architect and designer Victoria Maria Geyer (L) and the dean Benoit Lobet (R) talk to media about the controversial nativity scene in Brussels Grand-Place on November 28, 2025 in Brussels, Belgium. In 2025 Brussels installed a "faceless,inclusive" nativity scene made from recycled textiles at the GrandPlace, prompting criticism that the redesign erases traditional religious imagery while supporters tout it as a modern, secular interpretation; simultaneously, the European Parliament displayed a nativity scene for the first time, sparking debate over whether such a display could be seen as offensive to nonbelievers - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM