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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman walks out of a polling station after voting in London, Britain, on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman walks out of a polling station after voting in London, Britain, on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man walks out of a polling station after voting in London, Britain, on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People walk in a polling station for voting in London, Britain, on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A woman walks in a polling station for voting in London, Britain, on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). (Photo by Stephen Chung/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People wait for voting outside a polling station in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A sign for a polling station is pictured near the Westminster Abbey in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A sign for a polling station is pictured near the Westminster Abbey in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man walks past a polling station in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A dog waits for its master outside a polling station in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A voter leaves a polling station after casting his vote in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-LABOUR PARTY LEADER-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-LABOUR PARTY LEADER-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Keir Starmer, the leader of the Labour Party, and his wife are pictured on their way to a polling station for voting, in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-LABOUR PARTY LEADER-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-LABOUR PARTY LEADER-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Keir Starmer (L, front), the leader of the Labour Party, and his wife are pictured on their way to a polling station for voting, in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-LABOUR PARTY LEADER-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-LABOUR PARTY LEADER-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Keir Starmer (L, front), the leader of the Labour Party, and his wife are pictured on their way to a polling station for voting, in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-LABOUR PARTY LEADER-VOTING

BRITAIN-LONDON-GENERAL ELECTION-LABOUR PARTY LEADER-VOTING

(240704) -- LONDON, July 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Keir Starmer (L, front), the leader of the Labour Party, and his wife are pictured on their way to a polling station for voting, in London, Britain on July 4, 2024. Millions in Britain began to cast their votes in the general election on Thursday, as around 40,000 polling stations across the country opened at 7 a.m. local time (0600 GMT). Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Ying)

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S. Korean military conducts live-fire exercise off western coast

STORY: S. Korean military conducts live-fire exercise off western coast SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:33 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the live-fire exercise by South Korea's military (provided by South Korean Defense Ministry) STORYLINE: South Korea's military conducted a live-fire exercise off its western coast Friday afternoon, the country's defense ministry said. The marine forces in the western border islands of Yeonpyeong and Baengnyeong launched the drill from 3:00 p.m. local time (0600 GMT), according to the Ministry of National Defense. Evacuation orders were reportedly issued in the islands earlier in the day at the request of the South Korean military. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Seoul. (XHTV)

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Thousands of residents in U.S. Texas off power amid Arctic blast

STORY: Thousands of residents in U.S. Texas off power amid Arctic blast DATELINE: Dec. 24, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:16 LOCATION: HOUSTON, U.S. CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of electrical facility in Houston, Texas 2. various of tents set up by homeless people in downtown Houston 3. various of George Brown Convention Center STORYLINE: Thousands of people were without power as the Arctic blast rushed into the south-central U.S. state of Texas on Thursday, bringing freezing temperatures expected to last through Christmas. As of 11:00 p.m. Central Time on Thursday (0600 GMT Friday), more than 91,500 customers lost power, according to the power outage tracking site poweroutage.us. Large parts of the northern Texas hub of Dallas were seen in the dark on Thursday night. A hard freeze warning went into effect in the evening, with temperatures dropping into the single digits Fahrenheit with winds gusting over 40 mph. The AccuWeather forecast that pockets of even stronger winds are possible in northern Te

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Approaching Typhoon Hinnamnor puts S.Korea on high alert

STORY: Approaching Typhoon Hinnamnor puts S.Korea on high alert DATELINE: Sept. 5, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:27 LOCATION: Seoul CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of heavy waves and strong winds (Beophwan port, Jeju-do)(Yonhap TV) 2. various of Jeju international airport (Jeju-do)(Yonhap TV) 3. various of sign (flight delay/cancellation) (Jeju-do)(Yonhap TV) 4. various of no entry caused by the typhoon (Taehwa river, c)(Yonhap TV) 5. various of residents stacking sand bags, water shield (Taehwa traditional market, Ulsan)(Yonhap TV) 6. various of people preventing further damage from the typhoon (Haeundae, Busan)(Yonhap TV) STORYLINE: Typhoon Hinnamnor was approaching South Korea on Monday, putting the entire country on high alert for what could be one of the most powerful storms to strike the Asian nation. The 11th typhoon of this year moved past the waters some 270 km south-southwest of Seogwipo in South Korea's southern island of Jeju around 3 p.m. local time (0600 GMT), according to the Korea Meteorol

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FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

(220424) -- LE TOUQUET, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with his supporters after casting his ballots in Le Touquet, northern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Angelini Hans/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

(220424) -- LE TOUQUET, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive at a polling station in Le Touquet, northern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Angelini Hans/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

(220424) -- LE TOUQUET, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron poses for photos with his supporters before casting his ballot in Le Touquet, northern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Angelini Hans/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

(220424) -- LE TOUQUET, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive at a polling station in Le Touquet, northern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Angelini Hans/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

(220424) -- LE TOUQUET, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with his supporters before casting his ballot in Le Touquet, northern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Angelini Hans/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

FRANCE-LE TOUQUET-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-MACRON

(220424) -- LE TOUQUET, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron interact with supporters before casting their ballots in Le Touquet, northern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Angelini Hans/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

(220424) -- HENIN-BEAUMONT, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Marine Le Pen, the candidate from the far-right National Rally party, is seen at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sarah Alcalay/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

(220424) -- HENIN-BEAUMONT, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Marine Le Pen, the candidate from the far-right National Rally party, casts her ballot at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sarah Alcalay/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

(220424) -- HENIN-BEAUMONT, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Marine Le Pen, the candidate from the far-right National Rally party, casts her ballot at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sarah Alcalay/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

(220424) -- HENIN-BEAUMONT, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Marine Le Pen, the candidate from the far-right National Rally party, casts her ballot at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sarah Alcalay/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

(220424) -- HENIN-BEAUMONT, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Marine Le Pen, the candidate from the far-right National Rally party, casts her ballot at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sarah Alcalay/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

(220424) -- HENIN-BEAUMONT, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Marine Le Pen, the candidate from the far-right National Rally party, waves to the supporters after casting her ballot at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sarah Alcalay/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

(220424) -- HENIN-BEAUMONT, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Marine Le Pen, the candidate from the far-right National Rally party, interact with supporters after casting her ballot at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sarah Alcalay/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

FRANCE-HENIN-BEAUMONT-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE-LE PEN

(220424) -- HENIN-BEAUMONT, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Marine Le Pen, the candidate from the far-right National Rally party, poses for photos with supporters after casting her ballot at a polling station in Henin-Beaumont, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sarah Alcalay/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- NICE, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen casts ballot at a polling station in Nice, southern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Serge Haouzi/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- NICE, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Citizens cast their ballots at a polling station in Nice, southern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Serge Haouzi/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- NICE, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Citizens cast their ballots at a polling station in Nice, southern France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Serge Haouzi/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- ETAPLES-SUR-MER, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen casts his ballot at a polling station in Etaples-sur-mer, Haut de France, north France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sebastien Courdji/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- ETAPLES-SUR-MER, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen arrives to cast ballot at a polling station in Etaples-sur-mer, Haut de France, north France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Photo by Sebastien Courdji/Xinhua)

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GLOBALink | French presidential runoff kicks off between Macron, Le Pen

STORY: French presidential runoff kicks off between Macron, Le Pen DATELINE: April 24, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:25 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views in front of the polling station 3. various of images of polling stations 4. SOUNDBITE (French): Polling station staff STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): SUN XINJING, Xinhua correspondent "The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen." Most polling stations in Metropolitan France are set to close at 7 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) or one hour later in larger cities such as Paris, Lyon, Marseille and Bordeaux. Eligible voters in French overseas territories already cast their ballots on Saturday. After a televised debate on April 20, almost all opinion polls predicted that Macron would lead this presidential runoff. But local media are w

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past electoral posters of Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen in Clichy near Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks out of a polling station in Clichy near Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen casts her ballot at a polling station in Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen prepares to cast a ballot at a polling station in Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- PARIS, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 24, 2022 shows papers showing the candidate names placed on a table at a polling station in Paris, France. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen prepares to cast a ballot at a polling station in Clichy near Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Citizens cast their ballots at a polling station in Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- PARIS, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen casts ballot at a polling station in Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Citizens cast their ballots at a polling station in Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Citizens cast their ballots at a polling station in Clichy near Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen casts her ballot at a polling station in Clichy near Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

FRANCE-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS-SECOND ROUND-VOTE

(220424) -- CLICHY, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A citizen casts a ballot at a polling station in Clichy near Paris, France, April 24, 2022. The 2022 French presidential runoff kicked off at 8 a.m. local time (0600 GMT) on Sunday in Metropolitan France between incumbent President Emmanuel Macron and candidate Marine Le Pen. (Xinhua/Gao Jing)

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