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Illustration - Loire Valley

FRANCE - LOIRE VALLEY - LOIR ET CHER (41) - CASTLE OF CHAMBORD : : ROYAL ORATORY. THIS VAULTED ROOM, WHERE ONLY THE ICONIC DECOR OF FRANCOIS 1ER IS NEEDED, IS ABUNDANTLY LIT. WITHOUT A CHIMNEY, IT IS RESERVED FOR THE PRIVATE MEDITATION OF THE SOVEREIGN AND IS INITIALLY ACCESSIBLE BY A SINGLE DOOR, OPENED ON THE GALLERY. ADDED BY FRANCOIS 1ST AFTER THE FINALIZATION OF THE INITIAL PLAN, THE ORATORY CREATES THE ONLY DYSSYMMETRY ON THE LARGE FACADE OF THE CASTLE, SINCE THERE IS NO SIMILAR CONSTRUCTION ON THE SIDE OF THE WING OF THE CHAPEL (WEST WING). Photo by Stephane Compoint/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince Albert II At Ocean Decade Conference - Barcelona

The Prince of Monaco, Albert II of Monaco, after the opening of the Decade of the Ocean Conference at the CCIB, April 10, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. This three-day event will be a key moment for a wide range of stakeholders to take stock of the achievements of the first three years of the Ocean Decade and formulate a shared vision for the years ahead. The Conference comprises a combination of plenary and parallel sessions to present the results of the Vision 2030 process, showcase innovative science solution initiatives and develop recommendations for the validation and finalization of a common strategic ambition for each Ocean Decade Challenge. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince Albert II At Ocean Decade Conference - Barcelona

The Prince of Monaco, Albert II of Monaco (1l), greets the President of the Generalitat de Catalunya, Pere Aragonès (1r), during the opening of the Decade of the Ocean Conference, at the CCIB, April 10, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalunya (Spain). This three-day event will be a key moment for a wide range of stakeholders to take stock of the achievements of the first three years of the Ocean Decade and formulate a shared vision for the years ahead. The Conference comprises a combination of plenary and parallel sessions to present the results of the Vision 2030 process, showcase innovative science solution initiatives and develop recommendations for the validation and finalization of a common strategic ambition for each Ocean Decade Challenge. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince Albert II At Ocean Decade Conference - Barcelona

Prince Albert II of Monaco poses after the opening of the Decade of the Ocean Conference at the CCIB on April 10, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The three-day event will be a key moment for a wide range of stakeholders to take stock of the achievements of the first three years of the Ocean Decade and formulate a shared vision for the years ahead. The Conference comprises a combination of plenary and parallel sessions to present the results of the Vision 2030 process, showcase innovative science solution initiatives and develop recommendations for the validation and finalization of a common strategic ambition for each Ocean Decade Challenge. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince Albert II At Ocean Decade Conference - Barcelona

The Prince of Monaco, Albert II of Monaco, after the opening of the Decade of the Ocean Conference at the CCIB, April 10, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. This three-day event will be a key moment for a wide range of stakeholders to take stock of the achievements of the first three years of the Ocean Decade and formulate a shared vision for the years ahead. The Conference comprises a combination of plenary and parallel sessions to present the results of the Vision 2030 process, showcase innovative science solution initiatives and develop recommendations for the validation and finalization of a common strategic ambition for each Ocean Decade Challenge. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince Albert II At Ocean Decade Conference - Barcelona

Prince Albert II of Monaco poses after the opening of the Decade of the Ocean Conference at the CCIB on April 10, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The three-day event will be a key moment for a wide range of stakeholders to take stock of the achievements of the first three years of the Ocean Decade and formulate a shared vision for the years ahead. The Conference comprises a combination of plenary and parallel sessions to present the results of the Vision 2030 process, showcase innovative science solution initiatives and develop recommendations for the validation and finalization of a common strategic ambition for each Ocean Decade Challenge. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Prince Albert II At Ocean Decade Conference - Barcelona

The Prince of Monaco, Albert II of Monaco (l), and the President of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves (r), after the opening of the Decade of the Ocean Conference at the CCIB, April 10, 2024, in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The three-day event will be a key moment for a wide range of stakeholders to take stock of the achievements of the first three years of the Ocean Decade and formulate a shared vision for the years ahead. The Conference comprises a combination of plenary and parallel sessions to present the results of the Vision 2030 process, showcase innovative science solution initiatives and develop recommendations for the validation and finalization of a common strategic ambition for each Ocean Decade Challenge. Photo by David Zorrakino/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kanagawa Gov. Matsuzawa calls for revising U.S. base plan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Kanagawa Gov. Shigefumi Matsuzawa speaks with reporters following his meeting with Foreign Minister Taro Aso in Yokohama on Dec. 26. The governor called on Aso to seek revision of the current plan to realign U.S. forces in Japan before its finalization in such a way that it is more acceptable for Japanese local communities.

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Kanagawa Gov. Matsuzawa calls for revising U.S. base plan

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Kanagawa Gov. Shigefumi Matsuzawa speaks with reporters following his meeting with Foreign Minister Taro Aso in Yokohama on Dec. 26. The governor called on Aso to seek revision of the current plan to realign U.S. forces in Japan before its finalization in such a way that it is more acceptable for Japanese local communities. (Kyodo)