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Funeral for Japan football legend Kamamoto

The funeral for former Japan striker Kunishige Kamamoto is held in Suita in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 13, 2025. Kamamoto, widely regarded as the best striker in Japanese football history after scoring an all-time men's record 75 goals in 76 games, died on Aug. 10, aged 81.

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Funeral for Japan football legend Kamamoto

The coffin bearing former Japan striker Kunishige Kamamoto is lifted into a hearse during his funeral in Suita in Osaka Prefecture, western Japan, on Aug. 13, 2025. Kamamoto, widely regarded as the best striker in Japanese football history after scoring an all-time men's record 75 goals in 76 games, died on Aug. 10, aged 81.

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Football: Japan national team's record scorer Kamamoto dies at 81

Former Japan striker Kunishige Kamamoto (18) plays in an exhibition match at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama in June 2008. Kamamoto, widely regarded as the best striker in Japanese football history after scoring an all-time men's record 75 goals in 76 games, died on Aug. 10, 2025, aged 81.

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Football: Japan national team's record scorer Kamamoto dies at 81

Former Japan striker Kunishige Kamamoto (R) shakes hands with German football legend Franz Beckenbauer at a hotel in Tokyo in July 1991. Kamamoto, widely regarded as the best striker in Japanese football history after scoring an all-time men's record 75 goals in 76 games, died on Aug. 10, 2025, aged 81.

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Football: Japan national team's record scorer Kamamoto dies at 81

File photo shows Japan striker Kunishige Kamamoto (L) scoring in a football match against France at the Mexico City Olympics in October 1968. Kamamoto, widely regarded as the best striker in Japanese football history after scoring an all-time men's record 75 goals in 76 games, died on Aug. 10, 2025, aged 81.

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Eric Cantona and Rachida Brakni at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Eric Cantona and Rachida Brakni at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Jean-Michel Ribes at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Macha Meril at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Patrick Bruel at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

André Dussollier at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Jacques Weber at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Patrick Chesnais at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Patrick Bruel at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Jacques Weber at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Albert Dupontel at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Patrick Chesnais at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Yvan Attal at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Yvan Attal at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

André Dussollier at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

André Dussollier at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Niels Arestrup Funeral - Paris

Michel Besnehard at the funeral ceremony of French-Danish actor Niels Arestrup outside the Church of Saint-Roch in Paris, France on December 10, 2024. Niels Arestrup, who has died on December 1, 2024 aged 75, had been a stalwart of French theatre and cinema since the 1970s but his profile was raised internationally in the first decade of this century by two films directed by Jacques Audiard. Photo by Denis Prezat/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Eric Pliez, mayor of the 20th arrondissement of Paris on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Eric Pliez, mayor of the 20th arrondissement of Paris Thibaut Rigaudeau, Paralympic medalist in triathlon JO2024 Jules Boyer wins multiple medallists at the European and World Championships in individual and synchronized diving on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Thibaut Rigaudeau, Paralympic medalist in triathlon JO2024 on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

General view of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

General view of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Jules Boyer wins multiple medallists at the European and World Championships in individual and synchronized diving on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Jules Boyer wins multiple medallists at the European and World Championships in individual and synchronized diving on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Thibaut Rigaudeau, Paralympic medalist in triathlon JO2024 on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

General view of Yvonne Godard pool on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Thibaut Rigaudeau, Paralympic medalist in triathlon JO2024 on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Jules Boyer wins multiple medallists at the European and World Championships in individual and synchronized diving on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Christian Lampin, national secretary of the SECOURS POPULAIRE FRANÇAIS on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

General view of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Olympic Medal during the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Jules Boyer wins multiple medallists at the European and World Championships in individual and synchronized diving on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Thibaut Rigaudeau, Paralympic medalist in triathlon JO2024 on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Christian Lampin, national secretary of the SECOURS POPULAIRE FRANÇAIS on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Jules Boyer wins multiple medallists at the European and World Championships in individual and synchronized diving on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Olympic Medal during the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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11th Secours Populaire Français "Comme un poisson dans l’eau" Operation

Jules Boyer wins multiple medallists at the European and World Championships in individual and synchronized diving on the occasion of the 11th edition of the Secours Populaire Français “Comme un poisson dans l'eau” operation. From October 21 to 25, 2024, 862 children aged 6 to 12, whose families are supported by Secours Populaire Français, will be introduced to the pleasures of swimming in 75 Récréa pools and aquatic centers throughout France. For one week, the future swimmers will be offered a free course supervised by professional lifeguards, assisted by Secours populaire volunteer animators-collectors. Paris, France on October 22, 2024. Photo by Karim Ait Adjedjou/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's population falls below 125 million

STORY: Japan's population falls below 125 million SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: April 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:46 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street view in Tokyo STORYLINE: Japan's population, including non-Japanese residents, fell by 595,000, or 0.48 percent, from a year earlier to 124,352,000 as of Oct. 1, 2023, down for the 13th consecutive year, government data showed Friday. The population of Japanese nationals dropped by 837,000, or 0.69 percent, to 121,193,000, marking the steepest fall since comparable data became available in 1950, according to a demographic survey by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. The number of people aged 75 or above rose 713,000 to about 20.08 million, topping the 20 million mark for the first time, while those aged from zero to 14 fell 329,000 to about 14.17 million, or 11.4 percent of the total population, the lowest ever, data showed. Meanwhile, the foreign national population gained by 243,000 to about 3.16 mi

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Former Top US Diplomat Bill Richardson Dies Aged 75

File photo - Washington, D.C. - February 3, 2007 -- Governor Bill Richardson (Democrat of New Mexico), a candidate for the Democratic Party's 2008 Presidential nomination, speaks at the 2007 Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, February 3, 2007. - Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico governor, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton, has died. Richardson was 75. Photo by Ron Sachs / CNP /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Top US Diplomat Bill Richardson Dies Aged 75

File photo - Denver, CO - August 28, 2008 -- Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico speaks on day 4 of the 2008 Democratic National Convention at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, August 28, 2008. - Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico governor, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton, has died. Richardson was 75. Photo by Ron Sachs - CNP /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Top US Diplomat Bill Richardson Dies Aged 75

File photo - Denver, CO - August 28, 2008 -- Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico speaks on day 4 of the 2008 Democratic National Convention at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, August 28, 2008. - Bill Richardson, the former New Mexico governor, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and Secretary of Energy under President Bill Clinton, has died. Richardson was 75. Photo by Ron Sachs - CNP /ABACAPRESS.COM