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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), attends a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK in Pyongyang, the DPRK, on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held a military parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK. Kim Jong Un made a speech at the event, which was attended by some foreign leaders. Photo by Ding Haitao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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80th Founding Anniversary Of The Workers' Party - North Korea

Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), gestures after a military parade celebrating the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK in Pyongyang, the DPRK, on October 10, 2025. The DPRK held a military parade Friday at Kim Il Sung Square in central Pyongyang to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the WPK. Kim Jong Un made a speech at the event, which was attended by some foreign leaders. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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S. Korean president off to Canada for G7 summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung waves at an airport near Seoul with his wife Kim Hye Kyung on June 16, 2025, before flying to Canada for the Group of Seven summit. The host Canada invited some leaders outside the G7 group to the summit, including Lee.

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S. Korean president off to Canada for G7 summit

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung waves at an airport near Seoul with his wife Kim Hye Kyung on June 16, 2025, before flying to Canada for the Group of Seven summit. The host Canada invited some leaders outside the G7 group to the summit, including Lee.

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal (c), during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

Marine Le Pen, leader of Rassemblement Nationale, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of National Rally, Marine Le Pen, during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

(L-R) Chega! president André Ventura, Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders, National Rally leader Marine Le Pen, Vox leader Santiago Abascal, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and League leader and vice president of Italy's Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

(L-R) Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders, National Rally leader Marine Le Pen, Vox leader Santiago Abascal, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, and League leader and vice president of Italy's Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

Marine Le Pen, leader of Rassemblement Nationale, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

Marine Le Pen, leader of Rassemblement Nationale, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal (c), during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

Marine Le Pen, leader of Rassemblement Nationale, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

Marine Le Pen, leader of Rassemblement Nationale, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The president of Chega!, André Ventura, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of the League and vice president of the Italian Council of Ministers, Matteo Salvini, during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Femen Activist Arrested At The Patriots Summit - Madrid

A Femen activist is arrested during the 'Patriots' summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Femen Activist Arrested At The Patriots Summit - Madrid

A Femen activist is arrested during the 'Patriots' summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Femen Activist Arrested At The Patriots Summit - Madrid

A Femen activist is arrested during the 'Patriots' summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

Matteo Salvini, leader of the Italian League and vice-president of the Italian Council of Ministers, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

Member of the Parliament of the Czech Republic, Andrej Babiš, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of the Party for Freedom, Geert Wilders, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

(L-R) League leader and vice president of Italy's Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Vox leader Santiago Abascal, National Rally leader Marine Le Pen, Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders, and member of the Parliament of the Czech Republic Andrej Babiš during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

Atmosphere during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

(L-R) League leader and vice president of Italy's Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Vox leader Santiago Abascal, National Rally leader Marine Le Pen and Party for Freedom leader Geert Wilders during the 'Patriots' summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

(L-R) Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Vox leader Santiago Abascal and National Rally leader Marine Le Pen during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

Atmosphere during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

Matteo Salvini, leader of the Italian League and vice-president of the Italian Council of Ministers, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Femen Activist Arrested At The Patriots Summit - Madrid

A Femen activist is arrested during the 'Patriots' summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Femen Activist Arrested At The Patriots Summit - Madrid

A Femen activist is arrested during the 'Patriots' summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

(L-R) League leader and vice president of Italy's Council of Ministers Matteo Salvini, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, Vox leader Santiago Abascal and National Rally leader Marine Le Pen during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

The president of Chega!, André Ventura, speaks during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Patriots Summit - Madrid

Matteo Salvini, leader of the Italian League and vice-president of the Italian Council of Ministers, speaks during the Patriots summit at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Marine Le Pen At Patriots Summit - Madrid

The leader of Vox, Santiago Abascal, during the 'Patriots' summit, at the Marriott Auditorium Hotel, on February 8, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Vox has organized in Madrid a summit of 'Patriots', a formation that integrates the political parties of the homonymous group of the European Parliament. The meeting will be held on February 7 and 8 and will be attended by some of the leaders of the European far right. Photo by Ricardo Rubio/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yasukuni shrine

Koichi Hagiuda, former policy chief of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, speaks to the press after visiting Tokyo's Yasukuni shrine, viewed by Japan's Asian neighbors as a symbol of its past militarism due to the enshrinement of wartime leaders convicted as war criminals alongside the some 2.4 million Japanese war dead honored at the shrine, on Aug. 15, 2024, the 79th anniversary of the end of World War II.