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Japan's lower house dissolved for snap election

Japan's lower house dissolved for snap election

Japanese House of Representatives Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga reads out a rescript signed by the emperor to dissolve the lower house during its plenary session in Tokyo on Jan. 23, 2026. With the dissolution, a general election will be held on Feb. 8.

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[Breaking News]Steam locomotive in Hokkaido

KUSHIRO, Japan, Jan. 15 Kyodo - JR Hokkaido's "Fuyu-no-Shitsugen" (Winter Wetland) steam locomotive runs in Kushiro on the northernmost Japanese main island of Hokkaido on Jan. 14, 2026, for a press preview three days before going into service for the general public. The sightseeing train will operate in the Kushiro Marsh, a Ramsar site, mainly on weekends until March 15. (Kyodo)

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France: 5,000 Farmers Gather in Strasbourg to Demand Halt to EU-Mercosur Deal

In Strasbourg, roughly 5,000 protesters and hundreds of tractors demonstrated at the European Parliament on Tuesday, January 20, against the EU-Mercosur agreement. The protest precedes a key Wednesday vote, January 21, where EU lawmakers will decide if the deal should be referred to the European Court of Justice for a legal review, potentially stalling the ratification process.

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Honda to return to F1

Honda to return to F1

Honda Motor Co. President Toshihiro Mibe (2nd from R) attends a press conference in Tokyo on Jan. 20, 2026, jointly with Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali (C) and Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll (2nd from L). Mibe said Honda will return to Formula One racing in the 2026 season from March as a power unit supplier to British sports car manufacturer Aston Martin.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 18, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater that will host the closing ceremony of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 18, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater that will host the closing ceremony of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 18, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater that will host the closing ceremony of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics in Verona, Italy.

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Milan-Cortina Olympics

Milan-Cortina Olympics

Photo taken on Jan. 18, 2026, shows the Verona Arena, a Roman amphitheater that will host the closing ceremony of the upcoming Milan-Cortina Olympics in Verona, Italy.

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

A visitor chooses souvenirs of giant panda Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Visitors take photos of giant panda Xiao Xiao at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant panda Xiao Xiao is seen at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant panda Xiao Xiao is seen at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant panda Lei Lei is seen at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Giant Panda Returns to China - Tokyo

Visitors take photos of giant panda Lei Lei at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 25, 2025. Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, currently residing at a zoo in Tokyo, will depart for China on Jan. 27, marking the first time in about half a century that Japan will be without any pandas, local media reported. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

The mayor of San Sebastian, Jon Insausti, during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian, which starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

San Sebastian Flag Hoisting Launches 100th Tamborrada - Spain

Several people during the raising of the flag of San Sebastian that starts the traditional Tamborrada, on 20 January 2026, in San Sebastian, Guipuzcoa, Basque Country (Spain). The hoisting of the flag of San Sebastian has started, at midnight, the traditional Tamborrada, which celebrates 100 years of history and will leave 24 hours of uninterrupted partying in the capital of Guipuzcoa. [] Photo by Unanue / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Italian Minister Economy & Finance, member of the League Giancarlo Giorgetti (L) talks with the French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure (R) prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

(L-R) Finnish Finance Minister, from right-wing populist political party True Finns, Riikka Katriina Purra talks with the French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure, the Dutch Minister of Finance, Eelco Heinen and the Austrian Finance Minister Markus Marterbauer prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Greek Minister for the National Economy and Finance, New President of the Eurogroup Kyriakos Pierrakakis calls his colleagues prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

French Minister of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty Roland Lescure arrives for an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Justus Lipsius Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

Eurogroup Ministers Meeting

German Vice Chancellor of Germany, Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil (L) and the French Minister of the Economy, Finance Roland Lescure (R) talk to media prior the start of an Eurogroup ministers meeting in the Europa Building on January 19, 2026 in Brussels, Belgium. Today, the Eurogroup meeting will brief ministers on Bulgaria’s upcoming euro‑adoption, discuss the Commission’s draft euro‑area recommendation for 2026 and review recent G7 outcomes. - Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Is This Thing On Gala Screening - London

Bradley Cooper, Laura Dern and Will Arnett attending the UK gala screening of Is This Thing On at the Odeon Luxe in London, United Kingdom, on January 19, 2026. Photo by LounisPhotography/ABACAPRESS.COM

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