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81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

81st anniversary of WWII ground battle in Okinawa

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (far R) and other attendees offer silent prayers during a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of the end of the Battle of Okinawa in World War II, at the Peace Memorial Park in Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, on June 23, 2026.

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Mexico: One Dead as Powerful Storm With Hail and High Winds Strikes Monterrey, Nuevo León

A powerful storm with strong winds and hail struck the Monterrey metropolitan area in Mexico's Nuevo León state on Friday, June 19, causing flooding and widespread disruptions. One woman was killed in San Nicolás when a billboard collapsed due to the high winds. At the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, security personnel temporarily restricted the departure of attendees to avoid incidents while the storm continued.

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Mexico: One Dead as Powerful Storm With Hail and High Winds Strikes Monterrey, Nuevo León 2

A powerful storm with strong winds and hail struck the Monterrey metropolitan area in Mexico's Nuevo León state on Friday, June 19, causing flooding and widespread disruptions. One woman was killed in San Nicolás when a billboard collapsed due to the high winds. At the FIFA World Cup Fan Fest at Parque Fundidora, security personnel temporarily restricted the departure of attendees to avoid incidents while the storm continued.

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Princess Kako at greenery promotion event

Princess Kako at greenery promotion event

Japan's Princess Kako (L) meets attendees at a greenery promotion event in Tokyo on May 9, 2026. (Pool photo)

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US: Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner 2

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, after a shooter opened fire. The president was uninjured, and no immediate injuries were reported among the attendees.

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US: Shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump were evacuated by Secret Service agents from the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, April 25, after a shooter opened fire. The president was uninjured, and no immediate injuries were reported among the attendees. This video shows a person on the ground outside the venue with USSS.

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Japan: Tokyo Marchers Mark Land Day in Protest Against Israeli-US Aggression

Protesters gathered at two locations across Tokyo on Saturday, March 28, demonstrating against the US-Israeli military strikes on Iran and calling on the Japanese government to take a stronger stance for peace. Demonstrators marched through the streets carrying placards and light sticks, chanting slogans. At a rally held in front of Shinjuku Station,1,400 people gathered to voice their opposition. A separate demonstration was held in front of the National Diet Building, drawing approximately 3,000 participants including online attendees, according to organizers.

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Attendees at the funeral of Princess Irene of Greece arrive at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Andrew and St Demetrius, 17 January 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Her Royal Highness Princess Irene of Greece passed away last Thursday, 15 January at La Zarzuela Palace at the age of 83. The burial will take place, as it did for Her Majesty King Constantine of Greece, in the Royal Cemetery of the Palace of Tatoi. Photo by Jose Ruiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Attendees at the funeral of Princess Irene of Greece arrive at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Andrew and St Demetrius, 17 January 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Jose Ruiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Funeral Of Princess Irene of Greece - Madrid

Attendees at the funeral of Princess Irene of Greece arrive at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of St Andrew and St Demetrius, 17 January 2026, in Madrid, Spain. Photo by Jose Ruiz/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Emmanuel Macron and Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Emmanuel Macron Presidente della Repubblica francese , Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Emmanuel Macron and Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Emmanuel Macron Presidente della Repubblica francese , Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Guy Parmelin at the Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM Guy Parmelin Presidente della Confederazione svizzera alla

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Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Commemoration Ceremony for Victims of Crans-Montana - Martigny

Official ceremony honoring the victims of the deadly fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year’s celebrations. Attendees include European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Italian President Sergio Mattarella, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever. Martigny, Swiss Alps, Switzerland. Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, January 3, 2026. Photo by Pool/ Marco Alpozzi /LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan Exchange Group 2026 New Year's Opening Ceremony

Japan Exchange Group 2026 New Year's Opening Ceremony

Japan Exchange Group 2026 New Year's Opening Ceremony. Photo shows attendees including Finance Minister and Minister in charge of Financial Services Katayama Satsuki (second from right in front row) performing the hand clapping ritual.=January 5,2026,Tokyo

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Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Attendees sit in rows during a medical students’ graduation ceremony at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Gaza Strip on January 3, 2026. The ceremony marks the graduation of medical students from Al-Azhar University and the Islamic University of Gaza, held two years after the war amid severe destruction of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Graduating medical students stand on a stage facing attendees during a ceremony at the damaged Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Gaza Strip on January 3, 2026. The ceremony marks the graduation of medical students from Al-Azhar University and the Islamic University of Gaza, held two years after the war amid severe destruction of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Family members and attendees attend a medical students’ graduation ceremony at Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Gaza Strip on January 3, 2026. The ceremony marks the graduation of medical students from Al-Azhar University and the Islamic University of Gaza, held two years after the war amid severe destruction of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Medical students walk past attendees during a graduation ceremony inside the damaged Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Gaza Strip on January 3, 2026. The ceremony marks the graduation of medical students from Al-Azhar University and the Islamic University of Gaza, held two years after the war amid severe destruction of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy, Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi, Antoine Arnault and French former Prime Minister and MP for Les Republicains at the National Assembly Michel Barnier attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy, Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi, Antoine Arnault and French former Prime Minister and MP for Les Republicains at the National Assembly Michel Barnier attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy and Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy and Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy and Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy and Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy and Antoine Arnault attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former Prime Minister and MP for Les Republicains at the National Assembly Michel Barnier and Antoine Arnault attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy and Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former Prime Minister and MP for Les Republicains at the National Assembly Michel Barnier and Antoine Arnault attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former Prime Minister and MP for Les Republicains at the National Assembly Michel Barnier and Antoine Arnault attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy and Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former president Nicolas Sarkozy and Paris Saint Germain's Qatari president Nasser al-Khelaifi attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

Ligue 1 PSG vs Paris FC - Attendees - FA

French former Prime Minister and MP for Les Republicains at the National Assembly Michel Barnier and Antoine Arnault attend the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Paris FC at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris on January 4, 2026. Photo by Firas Abdullah/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

A Taliban official speaks at a podium as attendees listen during a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

Taliban Honor Kabul Mayor - Afghanistan

A Taliban official speaks at a podium as attendees listen during a ceremony in Kabul, Afghanistan on December 28, 2025. The ceremony honors Kabul Mayor Mawlawi Abdul Rashid Baluch for his work on urban development projects in the capital. Organized by the Taliban’s acting Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, the event is attended by several senior officials and cabinet members. Baluch is awarded a certificate of appreciation, and a traditional Afghan turban is placed on his head as a symbolic gesture of respect at the conclusion of the ceremony. Photo by Javid Ashna/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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