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RECAP: Storm Chandra Brings Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to UK and Ireland

Storm Chandra brought unsettled weather to parts of the UK and Ireland on Tuesday, January 27, delivering heavy rain, strong winds, and colder conditions. The system caused localized flooding, travel disruption, and weather warnings in several regions as it moved across the British Isles.

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RECAP: Snow Falls in Madrid as Storm Kristin Sweeps Spain

Storm Kristin brought snow to Madrid on Wednesday, January 28, along with rain, strong winds, and cold air across much of Spain. The snowfall caused minor traffic disruptions in the capital, and authorities urged drivers to drive with caution.

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RECAP: Strongest Solar Storm in Over 20 Years Triggers Widespread Auroras

A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by one of the strongest solar eruptions in more than 20 years lit up skies across large parts of Europe and North America on Monday, January 19 and Tuesday, January 20. The rare event allowed the northern lights to be seen far south of their usual range, including in parts of the United States, the UK, Germany, and Switzerland, according to NOAA.

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AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

Information screen at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station, 18 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). At least seven dead and 25 seriously injured have been found after the derailment at about 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of a train with about 300 people travelling on the Malaga-Puerta de Atocha route on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of Adamuz station (Cordoba), which caused it to invade the adjacent track. The movement of high-speed trains is still suspended. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

Dozens of people queuing at car rental offices at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station on 18 January 2026 in Madrid, Spain. At least seven dead and 25 seriously injured have been found after the derailment at about 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of a train with about 300 people travelling on the Malaga-Puerta de Atocha route on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Cordoba), which caused it to invade the adjoining track. The movement of high-speed trains is still suspended. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

Dozens of people queuing at car rental offices at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station on 18 January 2026 in Madrid, Spain. At least seven dead and 25 seriously injured have been found after the derailment at about 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of a train with about 300 people travelling on the Malaga-Puerta de Atocha route on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Cordoba), which caused it to invade the adjoining track. The movement of high-speed trains is still suspended. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

Dozens of people in the 'Arrivals' area of the Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station, 18 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). At least seven dead and 25 seriously injured have been found after the derailment at about 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of a train with about 300 people travelling on the Malaga-Puerta de Atocha route on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of the Adamuz station (Cordoba), which caused it to invade the adjacent track. The movement of high-speed trains is still suspended. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

AVE Train Traffic Suspended In Madrid - Spain

Information screen at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station, 18 January 2026, in Madrid (Spain). At least seven dead and 25 seriously injured have been found after the derailment at about 19.45 hours this Sunday, 18 January, of a train with about 300 people travelling on the Malaga-Puerta de Atocha route on the turnouts at the entrance to track 1 of Adamuz station (Cordoba), which caused it to invade the adjacent track. The movement of high-speed trains is still suspended. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Celebrations and Protests Erupt After Maduro Captured by U.S.

Venezuelans around the world gathered in streets and public squares on January 3, 2026, celebrating after the U.S. announced the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows snow-covered temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 2, 2026, about two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

2nd anniv. of Noto Peninsula quake

Photo shows snow-covered temporary housing in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Jan. 2, 2026, about two years after a powerful earthquake hit central Japan's Noto Peninsula area on Jan. 1, 2024.

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

An aerial drone photo taken on December 30, 2025 shows a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

A staff member monitors the operation of a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing, December 30, 2025. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Staff members inspect a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing, December 30, 2025. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Water Resources Allocation Project - China

Staff members inspect a pumping station of a water resources allocation project in southwest China's Chongqing, December 30, 2025. With a total investment of 14.345 billion yuan (about 2.05 billion U.S. dollars) and an annual water supply of over 1 billion cubic meters, the water resources allocation project in Chongqing achieved full water supply on Tuesday. The project is expected to benefit approximately 10 million people. Photo by Huang Wei /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Taiwan Hit by M6.6 Earthquake Off Northeast Coast, Tremors Felt in Taipei

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit Taiwan just off its northeast coast late Saturday, December 27, about 32 kilometers from the coastal town of Yilan, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). Tremors were felt across the island, including Taipei.

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RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

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RECAP: Washington State Slammed by Historic Floods as Rivers Shatter Records

Days of torrential rain from a strong atmospheric river caused historic flooding across Washington State, prompting a state of emergency and mass evacuations. Rivers including the Skagit, Snohomish, and Snoqualmie reached record or near-record levels, with Snoqualmie Falls transformed into a powerful, overflowing torrent. Communities were inundated, homes were swept away, major roads were washed out, and rescue operations continue as more rain is expected.

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RECAP: Over 50 Injured After Strong M7.5 Quake Strikes Northern Japan

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off Aomori late Monday, December 8, triggering tsunami warnings across Hokkaido and Tohoku before being lifted early Tuesday. Over 50 injuries and power outages were reported. Authorities warn of a heightened risk of another major quake in the coming week.

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Previews

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 - Previews

Isack Hadjar (Fra) of Racing Bulls (RB) #6 smiling after talking about his promotion at RedBull Racing on Thursday (Media day) during the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 at the Yas Marina Circuit on December 4, 2025 . Photo by Photo by Antoine Lapeyre / ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Spokane Welcomes December with Snow

Snow arrived in Spokane, Washington at the start of December.

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As part of the separation of powers, the judiciary will also be visited. At the Court of Justice, the Royal Couple will speak with the President of the Court and several judges about the importance of judicial independence in a democratic constitutional state. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As part of the separation of powers, the judiciary will also be visited. At the Court of Justice, the Royal Couple will speak with the President of the Court and several judges about the importance of judicial independence in a democratic constitutional state. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As part of the separation of powers, the judiciary will also be visited. At the Court of Justice, the Royal Couple will speak with the President of the Court and several judges about the importance of judicial independence in a democratic constitutional state. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As part of the separation of powers, the judiciary will also be visited. At the Court of Justice, the Royal Couple will speak with the President of the Court and several judges about the importance of judicial independence in a democratic constitutional state. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. As part of the separation of powers, the judiciary will also be visited. At the Court of Justice, the Royal Couple will speak with the President of the Court and several judges about the importance of judicial independence in a democratic constitutional state. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

Dutch Royals Visit Suriname - Day 1

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima are paying a state visit to the Republic of Suriname at the invitation of President Jennifer Geerlings-Simons. King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima will speak with representatives of descendants of enslaved people and indigenous communities in Suriname about the past and the future. Paramaribo, The Netherlands on December 1, 2025. Photo by NLBeeld/Patrick van Emst/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Snow Hits St. Louis, Blanketing Roads

A surprise early-afternoon snowstorm hit St. Louis on Monday, December 1 causing crashes, traffic jams, and school closures. Major incidents included a pile-up on westbound I-270 and heavy congestion across the region. Officials said the snow arrived earlier than forecast, preventing timely road treatment.

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Secretary General of the Horizons party and candidate for mayor of Paris Pierre-Yves Bournazel during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Secretary General of the Horizons party and candidate for mayor of Paris Pierre-Yves Bournazel during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Secretary General of the Horizons party and candidate for mayor of Paris Pierre-Yves Bournazel during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Socialist candidate for mayor of Paris in the 2026 municipal elections Emmanuel Gregoire during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Socialist candidate for mayor of Paris in the 2026 municipal elections Emmanuel Gregoire during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Socialist candidate for mayor of Paris in the 2026 municipal elections Emmanuel Gregoire during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Socialist candidate for mayor of Paris in the 2026 municipal elections Emmanuel Gregoire during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Socialist candidate for mayor of Paris in the 2026 municipal elections Emmanuel Gregoire during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Socialist candidate for mayor of Paris in the 2026 municipal elections Emmanuel Gregoire during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Socialist candidate for mayor of Paris in the 2026 municipal elections Emmanuel Gregoire during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Secretary General of the Horizons party and candidate for mayor of Paris Pierre-Yves Bournazel during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Debate between Emmanuel Gregoire and Pierre-Yves Bournazel - Paris

Secretary General of the Horizons party and candidate for mayor of Paris Pierre-Yves Bournazel during the Act50 debate about housing, host by La Tribune at the Carreau du Temple in Paris, on December 1, 2025. Prior the 2026 Paris mayoral elections (municipales). Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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