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May 26, 2026

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RECORD DATE NOT STATED IPA85085736 - Rome, May 26, 2026: Giorgia Meloni speaks at the Confindustria Public Assembly at the Rome Convention Center La Nuvola in Rome s Eur district. In her speech in front of Italian entrepreneurs, the Prime Minister addresses the issues of industrial policy, competitiveness of the national production system, energy transition and Italy s role in the European and international economic scenario, recalling the need to strengthen investment, employment and dialogue between government and business. Copyright: xx xx 85085736
Karin Prien, Federal Minister of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth Federal Press Conference in Berlin Kinderreport 2026 Titel Chancengerechte Bildung, Berlin Berlin Germany House of the Federal Press Conference
Giant pencils from dead storm-damaged trees at Marjan Forest Park in Split, Croatia Giant pencils from dead storm-damaged trees are seen at Marjan Forest Park in Split, Croatia on May 26, 2026. This artistic intervention is created by students of the Sculpture Department of the Arts Academy in Split. IvoxCagalj PIXSELL
Hristijan Mickoski Prime Minister of North Macedonia (R) welcomes his counterpart Andrej Plenkovic Primeminister of Croatia (L) in Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia, MAy 26 2026. IMAGO PETR STOJANOVSKI
the scene of an accident between a train and a minivan, at the railway crossing Vierhuizen, in Buggenhout, Tuesday 26 May 2026. The accident happened around 8:15 am. Several people have been killed. According to initial reports, the level crossing was closed at the time of the accident. DIRKxWAEM 175090055
Hot air balloons rise over Cappadocia at sunrise NEVSEHIR, TURKIYE - MAY 26: Hot air balloons take off at sunrise in Love Valley of Cappadocia in Goreme district of Nevsehir, Turkiye on May 26, 2026. Agit Erdi Ulukaya Anadolu Nevsehir Turkey. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxAgitxErdixUlukayax
May 26, 2026, London, London, UK: London, UK. Commuters cross London Bridge in central London. According to the weather office, it will be another fine and dry day. High of 35Ã‚Â°C. London UK - ZUMAl94_ 20260526_zaf_l94_001 Copyright: xMarcinxNowakx
Palestinians inspect damage after Israeli strike in Nuseirat camp Palestinians inspect damage to their homes following an Israeli strike that targeted a house belonging to the al-Tawil family in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip on May 25, 2026. The strike destroyed the house completely and caused severe damage to neighboring homes. According to Palestinian medical sources, four Palestinians were wounded in the attack, which came after residents were warned to evacuate the area the previous night. Photo by Hassan al-Jedi apaimages Nusairat Gaza Strip Palestinian Territory 260526_Nuseirat_HJ_00(37).jpeg Copyright: xapaimagesxHassanxal-Jedixx xapaimagesx
(260526) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, May 26, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 26, 2026 shows the scenery in the morning at a section of the Great Wall in Zunhua City of north China s Hebei Province. (Photo by Xinhua) CHINA-HEBEI-GREAT WALL-SCENERY (CN) LiuxMancang
Prospective Muslim pilgrims at Arafat in Mecca MECCA, SAUDI ARABIA - MAY 26: Prospective pilgrims arrive at the Mount Arafat (Mountain of Mercy) to perform wuquf, considered as the most essential pillar of the Hajj, as Muslims from all over the world continue their worship to fulfill the Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia on May 26, 2026. Pilgrims arriving in the Arafat area spend the night praying and worshipping. Ali Atmaca Anadolu Mecca Saudi Arabia. Editorial use only. Please get in touch for any other usage. Copyright: x2026xAnadoluxAlixAtmacax
May 26, 2026, Seoul, South Korea: CHUNG YONG-JIN, chairman of the South Korean conglomerate Shinsegae, leaves a press conference after publicly apologizing on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Seoul, South Korea after Starbucks Korea, operated by Sinsegae, held a controversial Ã¢â‚¬oeTank DayÃ¢â‚¬Â promotion for the coffee chainÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s Tank Series tumblers. The campaign provoked widespread backlash for apparent references to the Gwangju Massacre in which the military government killed hundreds of pro-democracy civilian protesters in May 1980. Seoul South Korea - ZUMAh163 20260526_znp_h163_005 Copyright: xJintakxHanx

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Karin Prien, Federal Minister of Education, Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth Federal Press Conference in Berlin Kinderreport 2026 Titel Chancengerechte Bildung, Berlin Berlin Germany House of the Federal Press Conference

Hristijan Mickoski Prime Minister of North Macedonia (R) welcomes his counterpart Andrej Plenkovic Primeminister of Croatia (L) in Ohrid, Republic of North Macedonia, MAy 26 2026. IMAGO PETR STOJANOVSKI

May 26, 2026, London, London, UK: London, UK. Commuters cross London Bridge in central London. According to the weather office, it will be another fine and dry day. High of 35Ã‚Â°C. London UK - ZUMAl94_ 20260526_zaf_l94_001 Copyright: xMarcinxNowakx

(260526) -- SHIJIAZHUANG, May 26, 2026 -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 26, 2026 shows the scenery in the morning at a section of the Great Wall in Zunhua City of north China s Hebei Province. (Photo by Xinhua) CHINA-HEBEI-GREAT WALL-SCENERY (CN) LiuxMancang