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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Meeting Pierre Jakubowicz For 2026 Election - Strasbourg

Meeting with Pierre Jakubowicz during the 2026 municipal election campaign in Strasbourg, attended by François Loss (former minister under Jacques Chirac) and various other prominent figures. Candidate Jakubowicz (Horizons-Renaissance), currently in fourth place in the polls, could, depending on an alliance, help one of the three other leading candidates win the election. January 14, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) of the United States crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

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Athletics: World championships in Tokyo

Melissa Jefferson-Wooden (C) crosses the finish line to win the women's 100-meter event at the World Athletics Championships at the National Stadium in Tokyo on Sept. 14, 2025. Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia (L) and Shericka Jackson of Jamaica finished third and fourth, respectively.

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Australia: Ex-Cyclone Alfred Hits with Severe Weather and Flash Flooding

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred made landfall north of Brisbane on Saturday night, March 7, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and causing flash flooding across Queensland. One man died in the floodwaters, and significant damage, including downed power lines and ripped-off roofs, was reported. As of Monday, more than 230,000 households and businesses remain without power.

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Kamala Harris Thrust Into Spotlight As Biden Bows Out

File photo - USA Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a Fourth of July celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Thursday, July 4, 2024. USA President Joe Biden's reelection campaign limped into the Independence Day holiday, exhausted by a week of the incumbent clawing to maintain his hold on his party's nomination. President Biden announced he was suspending his re-election campaign and putting his faith in Harris. Within hours, the vice-president confirmed her own bid for the White House. “I will do everything in my power to unite the Democratic party, and unite our nation, to defeat Donald Trump,” Harris said. “We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win." Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department - Paris

View of US singer-songwriter Taylor Swift new album The Tortured Poets Department at la Fnac in Paris. Queen of pop Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated record The Tortured Poets Department on April 19, 2024 the 11th studio album from the megastar who is already having a blockbuster year. Swift announced the album release at the Grammys in February, a night that saw the 34-year-old billionaire win a record-breaking fourth Album of the Year prize. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup Event - Quebec

Eliot Grondin of Sainte-Marie, Que., centre, sprints to the finish to win the big final, Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the FIS snowboard cross world cup event in Beaupre, Que. From left, USA's Jake Vedder, fourth, Eliot Grondin, first, Australia‚Äôs Cameron Bolton, behind, second place and Germany‚Äôs Leon Ulbricht, third place. Photo by Jacques Boissinot/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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FIS Snowboard Cross World Cup Event - Quebec

Eliot Grondin of Sainte-Marie, Que., centre, crosses the finish to win the big final, Sunday, March 24, 2024 at the FIS snowboard cross world cup event in Beaupre Que, Canada. From left, USA's Jake Vedder, fourth, second-place Cameron Bolton of Australia, winner Grondin and third-place Leon Ulbricht of Germany. Photo by Jacques Boissinot/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: China's chess player Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the 2023 FIDE World Championship final tie-breaker on April 30, becoming the 17th chess world champion and the first Chinese male player to win the title. Ju Wenjun of China also won the Women's World Chess Championship for the fourth time in a row. This file photo taken on April 30, 2023 shows China's Ding Liren talking to media during a news conference after defeating Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi in their tie-breaker of the 2023 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: China's chess player Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the 2023 FIDE World Championship final tie-breaker on April 30, becoming the 17th chess world champion and the first Chinese male player to win the title. Ju Wenjun of China also won the Women's World Chess Championship for the fourth time in a row. This file photo taken on May 1, 2023 shows that Arkady Dvorkovich (L), president of the International Federation of Chess, awards the trophy to China's Ding Liren during the awarding ceremony of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)

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TOP 10 CHINESE SPORTS NEWS EVENTS IN 2023

(231228) -- BEIJING, Dec. 28, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Here is Xinhua News Agency's selection of the 10 most significant pieces of Chinese sports news in 2023: China's chess player Ding Liren defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia in the 2023 FIDE World Championship final tie-breaker on April 30, becoming the 17th chess world champion and the first Chinese male player to win the title. Ju Wenjun of China also won the Women's World Chess Championship for the fourth time in a row. This file photo taken on April 30, 2023 shows China's Ding Liren (L) and Russia's Ian Nepomniachtchi competing during their tie-breaker of the 2023 International Chess Federation (FIDE) World Championship in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Photo by Kalizhan Ospanov/Xinhua)