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#13061669

5 December 2025

The last Sikorsky S-76C used by the Spanish Military Helicopter School, after 34 years of service and 70,000 flight hours in training missions, remains active at Son San Joan Air Base in Mallorca, carrying out SAR missions. Before its transfer, the helicopter is based at Cuatro Vientos Air Base in Madrid, Spain, on October 11, 2025.

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#13061670

5 December 2025

The last Sikorsky S-76C used by the Spanish Military Helicopter School, after 34 years of service and 70,000 flight hours in training missions, remains active at Son San Joan Air Base in Mallorca, carrying out SAR missions. Before its transfer, the helicopter is based at Cuatro Vientos Air Base in Madrid, Spain, on October 11, 2025.

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#12587902

26 July 2025

The entrance of the Bertelsmann Stiftung (Bertelsmann Foundation) office is in Berlin, Germany, on July 20, 2025.

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#12563238

18 July 2025

A man walks next to the BYD showroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12563239

18 July 2025

A BYD showroom signboard is seen in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12563240

18 July 2025

A motorist holds his bike in front of a BYD showroom in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on July 18, 2025. BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle giant, rapidly expands its presence in Sri Lanka. It opens its fifth dealership in Ampara and rolls out significant price reductions across popular models, making EVs more accessible to Sri Lankan consumers. The company also introduces its luxury brand, Denza, aiming to cater to both premium and mainstream segments. This expansion aligns with a growing interest in sustainable transportation following the recent lifting of import restrictions. Sri Lanka's economic outlook shows steady improvement. With restrictions eased earlier this year, consumer confidence begins to rebuild. The Sri Lankan rupee stabilizes, signaling healthier fiscal management, while the tourism sector experiences a revival as international arrivals rise. These developments bring renewed optimism across industries. In the education sector, a digital transformation is underway. Starting in August, the Ministry of Education rolls out a pilot initiative to digitize rural schools. Tablets are distributed and Wi-Fi networks installed, laying the groundwork for more inclusive, tech-forward learning environments. This effort marks a significant step toward bridging the urban-rural educational divide.

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#12515156

29 June 2025

School children run to welcome former South African President Thabo Mbeki at a school in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 29, 2025. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki concludes a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from June 26 to June 29, at the invitation of the Capital Maharaja Group (CMG). During his stay, Mbeki meets with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and serves as Chief Guest at CMG's 45th Convention and Executive of the Year Awards. Recognized globally as a key figure in Africa's democratic transformation, Mbeki also engages with Sri Lankan youth at the ''Circle of Dreams'' forum and participates in a high-profile fireside chat with CMG's Chevaan Daniel, discussing reconciliation and the future. His visit ends in Galle, where he lays the foundation stone for the Thabo Mbeki Library at Ampegama Primary School--a Gammadda initiative aimed at supporting education in rural communities.

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#12515157

29 June 2025

School children welcome former South African President Thabo Mbeki at a school in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 29, 2025. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki concludes a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from June 26-29, at the invitation of the Capital Maharaja Group (CMG). During his stay, Mbeki meets with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and serves as Chief Guest at CMG's 45th Convention and Executive of the Year Awards. Recognized globally as a key figure in Africa's democratic transformation, Mbeki also engages with Sri Lankan youth at the ''Circle of Dreams'' forum and participates in a high-profile fireside chat with CMG's Chevaan Daniel, discussing reconciliation and the future. His visit ends in Galle, where he lays the foundation stone for the Thabo Mbeki Library at Ampegama Primary School--a Gammadda initiative aimed at supporting education in rural communities.

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#12515162

29 June 2025

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki writes a message in the school guest book in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 29, 2025. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki concludes a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from June 26-29, at the invitation of the Capital Maharaja Group (CMG). During his stay, Mbeki meets with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and serves as Chief Guest at CMG's 45th Convention and Executive of the Year Awards. Recognized globally as a key figure in Africa's democratic transformation, Mbeki also engages with Sri Lankan youth at the ''Circle of Dreams'' forum and participates in a high-profile fireside chat with CMG's Chevaan Daniel, discussing reconciliation and the future. His visit ends in Galle, where he lays the foundation stone for the Thabo Mbeki Library at Ampegama Primary School--a Gammadda initiative aimed at supporting education in rural communities.

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#12515158

29 June 2025

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki unveils a memorial plaque at a school in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 29, 2025. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki concludes a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from June 26 to June 29, at the invitation of the Capital Maharaja Group (CMG). During his stay, Mbeki meets with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and serves as Chief Guest at CMG's 45th Convention and Executive of the Year Awards. Recognized globally as a key figure in Africa's democratic transformation, Mbeki also engages with Sri Lankan youth at the ''Circle of Dreams'' forum and participates in a high-profile fireside chat with CMG's Chevaan Daniel, discussing reconciliation and the future. His visit ends in Galle, where he lays the foundation stone for the Thabo Mbeki Library at Ampegama Primary School--a Gammadda initiative aimed at supporting education in rural communities.

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#12515159

29 June 2025

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki speaks during an event at a school in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 29, 2025. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki concludes a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from June 26-29, at the invitation of the Capital Maharaja Group (CMG). During his stay, Mbeki meets with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and serves as Chief Guest at CMG's 45th Convention and Executive of the Year Awards. Recognized globally as a key figure in Africa's democratic transformation, Mbeki also engages with Sri Lankan youth at the ''Circle of Dreams'' forum and participates in a high-profile fireside chat with CMG's Chevaan Daniel, discussing reconciliation and the future. His visit ends in Galle, where he lays the foundation stone for the Thabo Mbeki Library at Ampegama Primary School--a Gammadda initiative aimed at supporting education in rural communities.

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#12515160

29 June 2025

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki looks at a portrait drawn by a student at a school in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 29, 2025. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki concludes a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from June 26-29, at the invitation of the Capital Maharaja Group (CMG). During his stay, Mbeki meets with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and serves as Chief Guest at CMG's 45th Convention and Executive of the Year Awards. Recognized globally as a key figure in Africa's democratic transformation, Mbeki also engages with Sri Lankan youth at the ''Circle of Dreams'' forum and participates in a high-profile fireside chat with CMG's Chevaan Daniel, discussing reconciliation and the future. His visit ends in Galle, where he lays the foundation stone for the Thabo Mbeki Library at Ampegama Primary School--a Gammadda initiative aimed at supporting education in rural communities.

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#12515161

29 June 2025

A student and former South African President Thabo Mbeki pose for a photo with a hand-drawn portrait of the former president at a school in Galle, Sri Lanka, on June 29, 2025. Former South African President Thabo Mbeki concludes a four-day visit to Sri Lanka from June 26-29, at the invitation of the Capital Maharaja Group (CMG). During his stay, Mbeki meets with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and serves as Chief Guest at CMG's 45th Convention and Executive of the Year Awards. Recognized globally as a key figure in Africa's democratic transformation, Mbeki also engages with Sri Lankan youth at the ''Circle of Dreams'' forum and participates in a high-profile fireside chat with CMG's Chevaan Daniel, discussing reconciliation and the future. His visit ends in Galle, where he lays the foundation stone for the Thabo Mbeki Library at Ampegama Primary School--a Gammadda initiative aimed at supporting education in rural communities.

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#12320979

1 May 2025

A placard reading ''Soziales rauf! Rustung runter!'' (''Increase social spending! Reduce military spending!'') is displayed on a van during the Labour Day demonstration organized by German trade unions in Munich, Bavaria, Upper Bavaria, Germany, on May 1, 2025. The message reflects widespread demands to redirect public funds from defense budgets toward social programs, education, and public welfare.

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#12276467

18 April 2025

A brightly colored electric public bus with the slogan 'Ich bin ein Stromer!' ('I am an electric vehicle!') operates on line M36 in Frankfurt, Hesse, Germany, on August 15, 2023. The bus is part of the city's sustainable transportation initiative led by Stadt Frankfurt am Main and the local transport operator.

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#12186211

23 March 2025

A closed-off street in central Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 22, 2025, transforms into a pedestrian zone for a weekend event. People stroll freely under the shade of large trees, while a section with white tents and blue ribboned chairs hosts an organized gathering, a performance, and cultural activity. Locals, tourists, and performers fill the street, showcasing Hanoi's vibrant public life and community atmosphere.

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