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Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican.Pope Leo XIV waves as he arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's square at the Vatican.

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Pope Leo XIV during his weekly General Audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seen during the meeting. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, for high-level talks focused on bilateral cooperation and the ongoing situation in Ukraine.Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seen during the meeting. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Palazzo Chigi in Rome, for high-level talks focused on bilateral cooperation and the ongoing situation in Ukraine.

Giorgia Meloni receives Volodymyr Zelensky at Palazzo Chigi in Rome

Giorgia Meloni receives Volodymyr Zelensky at Palazzo Chigi in Rome

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Keir Starmer outside No 10 Downing Street attend to take stock of the situation and review progress in the ongoing US-led and US-mediated negotiations aimed at advancing a potential framework for ending the war in Ukraine.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Prime Minister Keir Starmer outside No 10 Downing Street attend to take stock of the situation and review progress in the ongoing US-led and US-mediated negotiations aimed at advancing a potential framework for ending the war in Ukraine.

European leaders meet in Downing Street. London, UK

European leaders meet in Downing Street. London, UK

A protester carries a megaphone during a demonstration. Madrid doctors' union Amyts stage a protest the reform of the framework statute, which is part of a four-day strike and coincides with other demonstrations at healthcare centers in numerous Spanish cities.A protester carries a megaphone during a demonstration. Madrid doctors' union Amyts stage a protest the reform of the framework statute, which is part of a four-day strike and coincides with other demonstrations at healthcare centers in numerous Spanish cities.

Doctors strike in Madrid, Spain - 9 Dec 2025

Doctors strike in Madrid, Spain - 9 Dec 2025

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Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.Volunteers seen handing out food supply to refugees in the Idomeni camp. - Over 10,000 refugees are still stuck in the Idomeni refugee camp at the border between Greece and Macadonia. Many had been staying in the camp for over a month as they hope that the border will be reopening again for them cross into western Europe.

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A man dressed as a devil walks past the bonfire, during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.A man dressed as a devil walks past the bonfire, during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

A man dressed as a devil walks past the bonfire, during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

The fire consumes the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

A man pours gasoline on the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" that is about to burn during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas.A man pours gasoline on the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" that is about to burn during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas.

A man pours gasoline on the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" that is about to burn during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas.

A man dressed as a devil seen during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.A man dressed as a devil seen during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

A man dressed as a devil seen during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

A woman dressed as a devil seen during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.A woman dressed as a devil seen during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

A woman dressed as a devil seen during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

Neighbors carry the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" to be burned, during the Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala, on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas.Neighbors carry the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" to be burned, during the Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala, on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas.

Neighbors carry the paper figure known as "The Three Wise Devils" to be burned, during the Burning of the Devil in Antigua Guatemala, on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas.

A woman is made up like the Grinch, and next to her sits a little girl with devil horns, during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.A woman is made up like the Grinch, and next to her sits a little girl with devil horns, during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.

A woman is made up like the Grinch, and next to her sits a little girl with devil horns, during the Burning of the Devil on the eve of the celebration of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, festivities that mark the beginning of Christmas in Guatemala.