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Ceremony in Taiwan in memory of Japanese engineer

Akie Abe, the widow of slain Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, poses at a statue of Yoichi Hatta (1886-1942) during a ceremony in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on May 8, 2026, in honor of the Japanese engineer's contribution to the building of hydraulic facilities in then Japanese-ruled Taiwan.

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Ceremony in Taiwan in memory of Japanese engineer

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te speaks during a memorial ceremony for Yoichi Hatta (1886-1942) in Tainan, southern Taiwan, on May 8, 2026, in honor of the Japanese engineer's contribution to the building of hydraulic facilities in then Japanese-ruled Taiwan.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 3

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group 2

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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UK: Hundreds Arrested at London Protest Against Ban on Palestine Action Group

Over 1,000 people gathered in London's Trafalgar Square on Saturday, April 11 to protest the UK government's ban on pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, resulting in hundreds of arrests. Police detained demonstrators for allegedly showing support for a proscribed organization, with those arrested ranging in age from 27 to 82. The ban had previously been ruled unlawful by London's High Court, though the government has been granted permission to appeal.

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Top 10 World Sports News Events In 2025

Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner became the center of a global doping debate after the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) announced a three-month ban on February 15. Sinner had tested positive twice in March 2024 for prohibited substance clostebol. Although the International Tennis Integrity Agency initially ruled that he bore "no fault or negligence," WADA appealed before ultimately reaching a settlement with the player. The sanction drew criticism from several fellow players, who argued it was too lenient, while WADA emphasized transparency and pointed to a rise in contamination-related cases across sports. This file photo taken on May 10, 2025 shows Jannik Sinner reacting before the men's singles round of 64 match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Mariano Navone of Argentina at the ATP Italian Open in Rome, Italy. Photo by Li Jing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs Parma Calcio

AS Roma's Matias Soule celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal, which was later ruled out by VAR during the match of 9th day of the Serie A Championship between A.S. Roma and Parma Calcio at the Olimpico Stadium on Oct 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during AS Roma vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, October 29 2025

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs Parma Calcio

AS Roma's Matias Soule celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal, which was later ruled out by VAR during the match of 9th day of the Serie A Championship between A.S. Roma and Parma Calcio at the Olimpico Stadium on Oct 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during AS Roma vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, October 29 2025

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs Parma Calcio

AS Roma's Matias Soule celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal, which was later ruled out by VAR during the match of 9th day of the Serie A Championship between A.S. Roma and Parma Calcio at the Olimpico Stadium on Oct 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during AS Roma vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, October 29 2025

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs Parma Calcio

AS Roma's Matias Soule celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal, which was later ruled out by VAR during the match of 9th day of the Serie A Championship between A.S. Roma and Parma Calcio at the Olimpico Stadium on Oct 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during AS Roma vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, October 29 2025

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs Parma Calcio

AS Roma's Matias Soule celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal, which was later ruled out by VAR during the match of 9th day of the Serie A Championship between A.S. Roma and Parma Calcio at the Olimpico Stadium on Oct 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during AS Roma vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, October 29 2025

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CALCIO - Serie A - AS Roma vs Parma Calcio

AS Roma's Matias Soule celebrates after scoring the 1-0 goal, which was later ruled out by VAR during the match of 9th day of the Serie A Championship between A.S. Roma and Parma Calcio at the Olimpico Stadium on Oct 29, 2025 in Rome, Italy. during AS Roma vs Parma Calcio, Italian soccer Serie A match in Rome, Italy, October 29 2025

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

A tourist takes photos while visiting the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

Tourists visit the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

A tourist takes photos while visiting the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

A tourist takes photos while visiting the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

Tourists visit the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

Tourists visit the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

Tourists take photos while visiting the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Menhotep III Tomb Opens After Two Decades of Restoration - Egypte

A tourist visits the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings on the West Bank of Luxor, Egypt, on October 4, 2025. Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities on Saturday opened the tomb of New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the Valley of the Kings to visitors, following more than two decades of restoration. The tomb, belonging to Amenhotep III who ruled Egypt more than 3,500 years ago, is situated on the western side of the famed necropolis. Egyptian antiquities authorities said it was first discovered in 1799 and subsequently looted, including the sarcophagus. Photo by Ahmed Gomaa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin at Supreme Court

Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather in front of the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Sept. 9, 2025. Thaksin was returned to prison to serve a one-year sentence after the court ruled that he had faked illness to avoid incarceration when he returned from years of self-imposed exile in August 2023.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin at Supreme Court

Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather in front of the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Sept. 9, 2025. Thaksin was returned to prison to serve a one-year sentence after the court ruled that he had faked illness to avoid incarceration when he returned from years of self-imposed exile in August 2023.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin at Supreme Court

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) and his daughter and former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (front, 2nd from L) arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Sept. 9, 2025. Thaksin was returned to prison to serve a one-year sentence after the court ruled that he had faked illness to avoid incarceration when he returned from years of self-imposed exile in August 2023.

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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Is Back To Jail - Bangkok

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 9, 2025. Thailand's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was unlawfully allowed to stay in hospital detention and should return to prison to complete his sentence. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Is Back To Jail - Bangkok

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 9, 2025. Thailand's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was unlawfully allowed to stay in hospital detention and should return to prison to complete his sentence. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Is Back To Jail - Bangkok

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 9, 2025. Thailand's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was unlawfully allowed to stay in hospital detention and should return to prison to complete his sentence. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan's forced sterilization victim

Yumi Suzuki, one of the plaintiffs who sued the Japanese government over forced sterilization under the now-defunct eugenics protection law, speaks at a press conference after meeting with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who offered an apology, at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Jan. 17, 2025. The Supreme Court ruled the law unconstitutional in July 2024 and ordered the government to pay damages. Suzuki was named to the BBC's list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2024.

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Solar Park at Schiphol - Amsterdam

The solar farm at Schiphol Airport doesn't have to be removed if the owner covers the panels with foil. A court previously ruled that the farm had to be removed because the sunlight reflecting off the panels could impair pilots' visibility. SCHIPHOL - Amsterdam, Netherlands on August 26, 2025. Photo by Robin Utrecht/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - Milan, Italy UniCredit and Ferrari a new partnership during the presentation conference with the respective CEOs at UniCredit headquarters in Milan .Andrea Orcel CEO UniCredit Group, Benedetto Vigna CEO Ferrari Milan, Italy on January 16, 2025. . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - MILAN - The skyscraper headquarters of the Unicredit group in Piazza Gae Aulenti seen from the belvedere of Palazzo Lombardia. July 1 . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - MILAN - The skyscraper headquarters of the Unicredit group in Piazza Gae Aulenti seen from the belvedere of Palazzo Lombardia. July 1 . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - Milan - Unicredit Bank. Italy. . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - Rome, Annual Report of the Bank of Italy final considerations of the Governor in the photo Andrea Orcel CEO of UniCredit . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - Milan, Unicredit Building Italy on January 28, 2025. . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - Milan, Unicredit Building Italy on January 28, 2025. . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - Milan, Italy UniCredit and Ferrari a new partnership during the presentation conference with the respective CEOs at UniCredit headquarters in Milan .Andrea Orcel CEO UniCredit Group Milan, Italy on January 16, 2025. . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - Rome, Annual Report of the Bank of Italy final considerations of the Governor in the photo Andrea Orcel CEO of UniCredit . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UniCredit Gains Ground Against Meloni Government in Banco BPM Case - Italy

FILE PICTURE - Unicredit Headquarters, Piazza Gae Aulenti. Milan, Italy on April 17, 2019. . Banco BPM: UniCredit wins a round against the Meloni government. On Monday, the European Commission ruled that the conditions set by the Italian government for Unicredit's takeover of Banco BPM could be contrary to EU rules. At the end of last week, an Italian court had lifted conditions imposed by the Meloni government on UniCredit's bid for Banco BPM. Photo by Paolo Salmoirago/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM