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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

King Willem-Alexander (2nd from L) of the Netherlands, Emperor Naruhito of Japan (3rd from L), Empress Masako and Queen Maxima greet a guest at a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from R) of Japan shakes hands with a guest at a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026, alongside King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Empress Masako. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Empress Masako of Japan talks with King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (R) of Japan attend a state banquet alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (2nd from L) and Empress Masako (R) of Japan attend a state banquet alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (C) of Japan delivers a speech alongside King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands during a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

(From L, front) Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito of Japan, and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attend a photo session with the Dutch royal family before a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

(From L, front) Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito of Japan, and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attend a photo session with the Dutch royal family before a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

(From L, front) Empress Masako and Emperor Naruhito of Japan, and King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands attend a photo session with the Dutch royal family before a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Emperor Naruhito (L) of Japan and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands chat during a photo session before a state banquet at the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inspect the guard of honor during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, L), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Empress Masako (back, L), and Queen Maxima head for a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, R), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands inspect the guard of honor during a welcome ceremony for the emperor at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, L), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Empress Masako (back, L), and Queen Maxima head for a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (front, L), and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Empress Masako (back, L), and Queen Maxima head for a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C, L) and Empress Masako (L) attend a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple with King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026.

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C, R), Empress Masako (C, L), Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima pose for a photo after attending a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's emperor, empress in Amsterdam

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C, R), Empress Masako (C, L), Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima pose for a photo after attending a welcome ceremony for the Japanese imperial couple at Dam Square in front of the Royal Palace in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on June 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Netherlands

Japan's emperor in Netherlands

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (R) is briefed by the director during a visit to Het Loo Palace in the central Dutch city of Apeldoorn on June 15, 2026. The emperor and Empress Masako are staying at nearby Het Oude Loo Castle, a royal retreat, by special invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Netherlands

Japan's emperor in Netherlands

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (R) is briefed by the director during a visit to Het Loo Palace in the central Dutch city of Apeldoorn on June 15, 2026. The emperor and Empress Masako are staying at nearby Het Oude Loo Castle, a royal retreat, by special invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Japan's emperor in Netherlands

Japan's emperor in Netherlands

Japan's Emperor Naruhito (C, L) visits Het Loo Palace in the central Dutch city of Apeldoorn on June 15, 2026. The emperor and Empress Masako are staying at nearby Het Oude Loo Castle, a royal retreat, by special invitation of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. (Pool photo)

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Spain: Sagrada Família Lit Up in Spectacular Light Show After Historic Tower Blessing

On Wednesday, June 10, Pope Leo XIV presided over a solemn Mass inside Sagrada Familia in Barcelona before stepping outside to bless the newly completed tower. Standing at 172.5 meters, the tower makes Gaudí's iconic basilica the tallest Catholic church in the world. More than 9,000 people attended, including Spain's King Felipe VI, Queen Letizia, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez. The ceremony concluded with a light show and drone display. The pope delivered the blessing from the Nativity facade and also spoke in Catalan.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Sara Errani (L) of Italy and compatriot Andrea Vavassori celebrate with the victor's trophy after beating Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Evan King of the United States in the mixed doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Sara Errani (R) of Italy and compatriot Andrea Vavassori celebrate after beating Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Evan King of the United States in the mixed doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Sara Errani (R) of Italy and compatriot Andrea Vavassori celebrate with the victor's trophy after beating Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Evan King of the United States in the mixed doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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Tennis: French Open

Tennis: French Open

Sara Errani (L) of Italy hugs compatriot Andrea Vavassori after they beat Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Evan King of the United States in the mixed doubles final at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on June 4, 2026.

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China: Strutting Rooster Steals the Show With Its Confident Walk in Chongqing

On January 16, 2026, in Chongqing, China, a video captured a large rooster pacing around a yard with its chest pushed forward and its head held high. The rooster walked with an unusually confident attitude, taking slow and dramatic steps as if it were showing off in front of everyone nearby. Its bold posture and commanding movements made the scene look both funny and surprisingly majestic.

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International Court of Justice President Iwasawa

International Court of Justice President Iwasawa

Yuji Iwasawa (L), president of the International Court of Justice, is pictured with Dutch King Willem-Alexander (C) in The Hague in the Netherlands on April 17, 2026.

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International Court of Justice President Iwasawa

International Court of Justice President Iwasawa

Yuji Iwasawa (L), president of the International Court of Justice, is pictured with Dutch King Willem-Alexander (C) in The Hague in the Netherlands on April 17, 2026.

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US: Strong Thunderstorms Bring Hail and Gusty Winds to Seattle Area

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert for strong thunderstorms across the Seattle area on Wednesday, April 15, warning of marble-sized hail and strong winds.

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh (L) chats with Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako (2nd from L) during a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026. (Pool photo)

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Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese imperial garden party

Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh meets the press during a spring imperial garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on April 17, 2026.

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Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

TOKYO, Japan, March 16 Kyodo - Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour. (Kyodo)

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Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Memorial ceremony for Japanese golf legend Ozaki

Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king Sadaharu Oh prays for legendary professional golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki at a memorial ceremony for him in Tokyo. Ozaki died in December 2025 at age 78 after recording 112 wins, the most by a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Sadaharu Oh, Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king and chairman of the SoftBank Hawks, watches the team work out ahead of a friendly game against Taiwan's CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Baseball: Hawks-CTBC Brothers friendly

Sadaharu Oh (2nd from L), Japanese pro baseball's all-time home run king and chairman of the SoftBank Hawks, watches the team work out ahead of a friendly game against Taiwan's CTBC Brothers at Taipei Dome on Feb. 25, 2026.

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Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall Winter 2026-2027 Arrivals

George Tabor-King, Alisa Volskaya attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Nasser Berzane/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

George Tabor-King and Alisa Volskaya attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

George Tabor-King and Alisa Volskaya attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

George Tabor-King attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

George Tabor-King attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

George Tabor-King attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

George Tabor-King attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

PFW Louis Vuitton Photocall EB

George Tabor-King attends the Louis Vuitton Menswear Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 20, 2026 in Paris, France. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, talks to the media after visiting the Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba to see the injured and their families, the hospital that has received the largest number of people injured in the train accident in which at least 41 people have died and more than a hundred have been injured. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, bids farewell from the official car after visiting the Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba, to take an interest in the injured and their families, the hospital that has received the largest number of people injured in the train accident in which at least 41 people have died and more than a hundred have been injured. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

Doña Letizia, who visited the Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba to check on the injured and their families, the hospital that has received the largest number of people injured in the train accident in which at least 41 people have died and more than a hundred have been injured. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia talk with the President of the Andalusian Regional Government, Juanma Moreno (left), after visiting the Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba to take an interest in the injured and their families, the hospital that has received the largest number of people injured in the train accident in which at least 41 people have died and more than a hundred have been injured. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRES

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

The King of Spain, Felipe VI, talks to the media after visiting the Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba to see the injured and their families, the hospital that has received the largest number of people injured in the train accident in which at least 41 people have died and more than a hundred have been injured. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

Royals Visit To Command Post After Adamuz Railway Train Accident - Spain

Doña Letizia, who visited the Reina Sofia University Hospital in Cordoba to check on the injured and their families, the hospital that has received the largest number of people injured in the train accident in which at least 41 people have died and more than a hundred have been injured. On 20 January 2026 in Cordoba (Andalusia, Spain). The Royal Family has brought forward their return to Spain from Greece and reduced their agenda in order to be able to travel to Cordoba after the train accident in Adamuz, which last Sunday, 18 January, caused at least 41 deaths and a hundred injured. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia wanted to take an interest in and offer their support to the victims of the tragic accident and to thank the emergency services for their work, as well as the immediate collaboration provided by the residents of the town in Cordoba. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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