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LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso, vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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LDP Vice President Aso

Taro Aso (L), vice president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Nov. 27, 2025.

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Government Faces Congressional Control Session After Resignation - Madrid

The First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Enterprise, Carlos Cuerpo, during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government faces today a new control session in the Congress marked especially by the conviction and resignation of the State Attorney General, Álvaro García Ortiz. García Ortiz has been disqualified by the Supreme Court for revealing secrets against the partner of the president of the Community of Madrid. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Congressional Control Session After Resignation - Madrid

The First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, and the Second Vice-President and Minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, during a control session to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government faces today a new control session in Congress marked especially by the conviction and resignation of the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz. García Ortiz has been disqualified by the Supreme Court for revealing secrets against the partner of the president of the Community of Madrid. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Congressional Control Session After Resignation - Madrid

The second vice-president and minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, speaks during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government faces today a new control session in Congress marked especially by the conviction and resignation of the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz. García Ortiz has been disqualified by the Supreme Court for revealing secrets against the partner of the president of the Community of Madrid. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Congressional Control Session After Resignation - Madrid

The First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on November 26, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government faces today a new control session in Congress marked especially by the conviction and resignation of the Attorney General of the State, Álvaro García Ortiz. García Ortiz has been disqualified by the Supreme Court for revealing secrets against the partner of the president of the Community of Madrid. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of The Spanish Monarchy - Madrid

King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, accompanied by Princess Leonor and Infanta Sofia, the President of the Senate, Pedro Rollán (2r), the President of the Constitutional Court, Cándido Conde-Pumpido (2l), the President of Congress, Francina Armengol (3l), the First Vice President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero (l), and the President of the Supreme Court and the CGPJ, Isabel Perelló (r), during the event '50 years later: The Crown in the transition to democracy', on November 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The event, which took place in the Constitutional Hall of the Lower House of Parliament, is part of the institutional acts of the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the monarchy after the dictatorship. The event is part of the institutional acts of the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the monarchy after the dictatorship. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia Visit Montreal

Queen Silvia, centre, Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch, right, and Executive Vice President, Stephane Letourneau participate in a tour of Mila, the Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute, in Montreal, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Photo by Christopher Katsarov/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWEDISH ROYAL STATE VISIT TO CANADA

King Carl Gustaf, Éric Martel, CEO Bombardier, Swedish Minister of Defense Pål Jonson and David Murray, Executive Vice President Bombardier, visit Bombardier Aerospace in Montreal, Canada, during the ongoing state visit on Thursday, November 20, 2025.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

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SWEDISH ROYAL STATE VISIT TO CANADA

OTTAWA, CANADA 20251119Jonas Storåkers, Vice President, Business Development at Wittra, Jan Larsson, CEO of Business Sweden, King Carl Gustaf, Queen Silvia and Sweden's Minister of Energy and Industry Ebba Busch visit Sweden Canada Innovation Days at the Science / Technology Museum as the state visit to Canada continued on Wednesday 19 November 2025.Photo: Jonas Ekströmer / TT / Code 10030

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Defence - Nordic-Baltic meeting in Helsinki, Finland

Vice president Seppo Aaltonen of ICEYE visits the Santahamina garrison during the Nordic-Baltic minister meet in Helsinki, Finland on November 13, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Defence - Nordic-Baltic meeting in Helsinki, Finland

Vice president Seppo Aaltonen of ICEYE visits the Santahamina garrison during the Nordic-Baltic minister meet in Helsinki, Finland on November 13, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Defence - Nordic-Baltic meeting in Helsinki, Finland

Vice president Seppo Aaltonen of ICEYE visits the Santahamina garrison during the Nordic-Baltic minister meet in Helsinki, Finland on November 13, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Defence - Nordic-Baltic meeting in Helsinki, Finland

Vice president Seppo Aaltonen of ICEYE visits the Santahamina garrison during the Nordic-Baltic minister meet in Helsinki, Finland on November 13, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / EMMI KORHONEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Emmi Korhonen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Trump Hosts a Bilateral Lunce with PM Orban of Hungary

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth (L) speaks as Vice President JD Vance (R) looks on during a bilateral lunch with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban and US President Donald J Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Hosts a Bilateral Lunce with PM Orban of Hungary

Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban (R), alongside US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks to US President Donald J Trump (not pictured) during a bilateral lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Hosts a Bilateral Lunce with PM Orban of Hungary

Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban (R), alongside US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks to US President Donald J Trump (not pictured) during a bilateral lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Hosts a Bilateral Lunce with PM Orban of Hungary

US Vice President JD Vance looks on as Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban (not pictured) speaks to US President Donald J Trump during a bilateral lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Hosts a Bilateral Lunce with PM Orban of Hungary

US Vice President JD Vance looks on as Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban (not pictured) speaks to US President Donald J Trump during a bilateral lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Trump Hosts a Bilateral Lunce with PM Orban of Hungary

Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban (R), alongside US Vice President JD Vance (L) speaks to US President Donald J Trump (not pictured) during a bilateral lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Credit: Aaron Schwartz / Pool via CNP

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Donald Trump greets Viktor Orban - Washington

US Vice President JD Vance arrives before President Donald Trump meets with Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orban at the White House in Washington on November 7, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in The Great Lakes Region - Paris

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas shake hands prior to a conference for the support of peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region, in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Conference in Support of Peace and Prosperity in The Great Lakes Region - Paris

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot (R) and EU High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas shake hands prior to a conference for the support of peace and prosperity in the Great Lakes region, in Paris, France on October 30, 2025. Photo by Eric Tschaen/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Visits the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard - South Korea

National Defence Minister David McGuinty, back left to right, South Korea Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hahnwa Group Vice-Chariman Kim Dong Kwan speak amongst themselves after touring a submarine at the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Geoje Island, South Korea, Thursday October 30, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Visits the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard - South Korea

Defence Minister David McGuinty, left to right, South Korea Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hahnwa Group Vice-Chariman Kim Dong Kwan speak amongst themselves after touring a submarine at the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Geoje Island, South Korea, Thursday October 30, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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PM Mark Carney Visits the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard - South Korea

National Defence Minister David McGuinty, right, South Korea Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, hidden, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Hahnwa Group Vice-Chariman Kim Dong Kwan, left, speak during a tour at the Hanwha Ocean Shipyard in Geoje Island, South Korea, Thursday October 30, 2025. Photo by Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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King and Queen of Spain Honor Disaster Victims - Valencia

(L-R) First Vice President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, in the front row. Photo by Rober Solsona / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The first vice-president and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The second vice-president and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The Second Vice-President and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, and the Third Vice-President and Minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session at the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The second vice-president and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, and the Minister of Culture, Ernest Urtasun, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The third vice-president and minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, during a control session in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the PP, Alberto Núñez Feijo (back), the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, the Second Vice-President and Minister of Labor, Yolanda Díaz, the Third Vice-President and Minister for Energy Transformation, Sara Aagesen, and the Minister of the Interior, Fernando Grande Marlaska, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session at the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, the Second Vice-President and Minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, and the Minister for Energy Transition, Sara Aagesen, observe a minute of silence for the victims of the dana, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, observe a minute of silence for the victims of the dana, during a control session, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated much of the province of Valencia, which is the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session at the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Control Session Amid Anniversary

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a control session at the Congress of Deputies, on October 29, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The plenary session began with a minute's silence in memory of the 229 people who died as a result of the dana that devastated a large part of the province of Valencia, the first year since the tragedy. In the framework of the anniversary, the Government faces questions from the opposition about the measures taken to help those affected and to avoid a repetition. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Front row from left: President of the Nordic Council and Member of the Swedish Parliament Heléne Björklund, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen, Premier of Åland Katrin Sjögren, and Vice President of the Nordic Council and Member of the Swedish Parliament Maria Stockhaus.Back row from left: Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament Masud Gh

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Front row from left: President of the Nordic Council and Member of the Swedish Parliament Heléne Björklund, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen, Premier of Åland Katrin Sjögren, and Vice President of the Nordic Council and Member of the Swedish Parliament Maria Stockhaus.Back row from left: Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament Masud Gh

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Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

The first vice-president and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government is again facing questions related to economic stability due to the lack of general budgets. In addition, non-legislative initiatives on rural telework and telematic control in cases of gender violence are presented. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government is again facing questions related to economic stability due to the lack of general budgets. In addition, non-legislative initiatives on rural teleworking and telematic control in cases of gender violence are presented. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

The President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, and the First Vice-President and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government is again facing questions related to economic stability due to the lack of general budgets. In addition, non-legislative initiatives on rural teleworking and telematic control in cases of gender violence are presented. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Government Faces Economic Questions in Senate - Madrid

The first vice-president and Minister of Finance, María Jesús Montero, during a session of control to the Government, in the Congress of Deputies, on October 22, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The Government is again facing questions related to economic stability due to the lack of general budgets. In addition, non-legislative initiatives on rural telework and telematic control in cases of gender violence are presented. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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IOMED Inauguration Ceremony - Hong Kong

Hua Chunying, vice minister of Foreign Affairs of China, addresses the inauguration ceremony of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, Oct. 20, 2025. The inauguration ceremony of the IOMed, headquartered in China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), was held here on Monday. The event marked a milestone in international conflict resolution as the IOMed is the world's first intergovernmental international legal organization dedicated to resolving international disputes through mediation. Photo by Zhu Wei/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Parliamentary election to choose Japan's next PM

Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso (C) casts a vote in an election to choose Japan's next prime minister during a House of Representatives plenary session in Tokyo on Oct. 21, 2025, after the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse earlier in the day.

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Pedro Almodovar At Julian Besteiro Arts And Letters Awards - Madrid

(L-R) The Minister of Inclusion, Social Security and Migration, Elma Saiz, the Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility, Óscar Puente, and the Second Vice President and Minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz, during the XXIV Julián Besteiro Award for Arts and Letters, at the Julián Besteiro School, on October 14, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The award was presented to Almodóvar for his contribution to the dissemination of Spanish culture throughout the world and for being one of the most important figures in contemporary cinema. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pedro Almodovar At Julian Besteiro Arts And Letters Awards - Madrid

Second Vice-President and Minister of Labor and Social Economy, Yolanda Díaz (2l) arrives at the XXIV Julián Besteiro Award for Arts and Letters, at the Julián Besteiro School, on October 14, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). The award is presented to Almodóvar for, among other things, his contribution to the dissemination of Spanish culture throughout the world and for being one of the most important figures in contemporary cinema. Photo by A. Perez Meca / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM