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Milan Cortina Olympics: Snowboard

Composite photo shows Japan's Ayumu Hirano performing a frontside double cork 1620 en route to scoring 86.50 points during his second run in the men's snowboard halfpipe final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Feb. 13, 2026, at Livigno Snow Park in Livigno, Italy. The reigning champion finished seventh after coming back from hip and nose fractures suffered in mid-January.

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Tokyo stocks surge

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising over 1,800 points from the previous trading day, setting an intraday record high above the 53,000 line on the morning of Jan. 13, 2026.

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A sign points toward the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A sign points toward the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man points to a printed aerial image showing structures and land plots in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man points to a printed aerial image showing structures and land plots in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man points to a printed aerial image showing structures and land plots in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man points to a printed aerial image showing structures and land plots in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man points to a printed aerial image showing structures and land plots in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man points to a printed aerial image showing structures and land plots in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hebron Area Village Faces Demolition

A man points to a printed aerial image showing structures and land plots in the village of Umm al-Khair in the Masafer Yatta area, south of Hebron in the occupied West Bank, on October 29, 2025. Israeli occupation authorities have issued demolition orders targeting 13 homes, the community center and a health clinic in the village. According to village representative Khalil al-Hathalin, carrying out the orders would destroy about half of the village’s housing and displace roughly 150 residents from a population of 300. The demolitions would also leave approximately 65 children without recreational space or access to health services. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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The Total Value of China's Imports And Exports of Goods Trade

A cargo ship is loading export trucks at Yantai Port, Yantai City, Shandong Province, China on October 13, 2025. On October 13, 2025, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed that in the first three quarters of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 33.61 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%, which was 0.5 percentage points faster than the previous eight months.

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Forest fire approaches Quiroga, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. The air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Several people observe the fire, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil at up to 15 points, eventually entering the province of Lugo, crossing Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Volunteers work to prevent the fire from approaching the village, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil through up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Volunteers work to prevent the fire from approaching the village, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil through up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Volunteers work to prevent the fire from approaching the village, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil through up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Forest fire approaches Quiroga, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. The air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Volunteers work to prevent the fire from approaching the village, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil through up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Several people observe the fire, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil at up to 15 points, eventually entering the province of Lugo, crossing Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Forest fire approaches Quiroga, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. The air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Helicopter bomber works to extinguish the fire, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil through up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Several people observe the fire, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil at up to 15 points, eventually entering the province of Lugo, crossing Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Burned area after the passage of the forest fire, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil at up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing Quiroga. The air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Helicopter bomber works to extinguish the fire, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil through up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Forest fire approaches Quiroga, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. The air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Forest fire approaches Quiroga, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. The air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Larouco Fire Crosses Sil River into Lugo - Spain

Helicopter bomber works to extinguish the fire, on August 17, 2025, in Quiroga, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The fire registered in Larouco (Ourense) "behaved in an explosive way" and passed the Sil through up to 15 points, to end up entering the province of Lugo, crossing to Quiroga. Air quality in Ourense and Lugo continues to be affected by the effects of forest fires in the province, where there are still 13 unextinguished fires, 12 active and 1 stabilized, which have already burned about 50,570 hectares. Photo by Carlos Castro/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Returns to the White House in Washington, DC

President Donald Trump points after exiting Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Trump is returning from a weekend in Texas, visiting flood sites, and Bedminster. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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President Donald Trump Returns to the White House in Washington, DC

President Donald Trump points after exiting Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Trump is returning from a weekend in Texas, visiting flood sites, and Bedminster. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Elisabeth Borne Visits Cite Scolaire Internationale Jacques Chirac - Marseille

Elisabeth Borne, Minister for Education, visits the Jacques Chirac international school complex where emergency call points have been installed in Marseille, France March 13, 2025. Photo by laurent Coust/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Donald Trump receives a bowl of shamrocks - Washington

President Donald Trump points to his ear where he was shot during an assassination attempt on July 13, 2024 as he speaks during St Patrick’s Day reception at a reception to to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the White House in Washington on March 12, 2025. Photo by Yuri Gripas/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taoiseach of Ireland and President Donald Trump at St Patricks Event in Washington

President Donald Trump points to his ear where he was shot during an assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, as he speaks during a St Patrick’s Day reception with the Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin at the White House in Washington DC on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Taoiseach of Ireland and President Donald Trump at St Patricks Event in Washington

President Donald Trump points to his ear where he was shot during an assassination attempt on July 13, 2024, as he speaks during a St Patrick’s Day reception with the Taoiseach of Ireland Micheal Martin at the White House in Washington DC on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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BASKET - Serie A - EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Germani Brescia

Armoni Brooks (EA7 Emporio Armani Olimpia Milano) 3 points shoot during EA7 Emporio Armani Milano vs Germani Brescia, Italian Basketball Serie A match in Assago (MI), Italy, October 13 2024

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Deadly Floods Strike Troubled Bangladesh

An elderly person points out to explain how people took shelter when the flood water hit in Feni, Chittagong, Bangladesh, August 25, 2024. Floods in Bangladesh have killed at least 13 people and affected millions of others in the country’s northeast, adding to the challenges of an interim government struggling to return order to a country plunged into anarchy after mass protests forced out its autocratic leader. The regions of Feni and Cumilla were worst hit, the country’s ministry of disaster management and relief said. Communication lines have been affected, with almost all cellphone towers losing electricity. Rail service has been suspended and roads have been damaged, hampering delivery of emergency aid. Bangladesh’s army and navy have been deployed for rescue operations. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Floods Strike Troubled Bangladesh

An elderly person points out to explain how people took shelter when the flood water hit in Feni, Chittagong, Bangladesh, August 25, 2024. Floods in Bangladesh have killed at least 13 people and affected millions of others in the country’s northeast, adding to the challenges of an interim government struggling to return order to a country plunged into anarchy after mass protests forced out its autocratic leader. The regions of Feni and Cumilla were worst hit, the country’s ministry of disaster management and relief said. Communication lines have been affected, with almost all cellphone towers losing electricity. Rail service has been suspended and roads have been damaged, hampering delivery of emergency aid. Bangladesh’s army and navy have been deployed for rescue operations. Photo by Anik Rahman/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nikkei index soars

A stock monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rising more than 1,100 points from the previous trading day's close on the afternoon of Aug. 13, 2024.

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Maximum security deployed ahead of G7 summit in Italy

STORY: Maximum security deployed ahead of G7 summit in Italy SHOOTING TIME: June 13, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:07 LOCATION: APULIA, Italy CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of G7 summit 2. various of police in Apulia STORYLINE: Heavy security measures have been implemented in Italy ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit held in the southern Apulia region on June 13-15. Some 1,500 extra troops have been deployed across the country, adding to some 6,800 troops already involved in security operations leading up to the event. Border controls have been temporarily reinforced at all land, air and sea entry points -- including those with countries in the Schengen area. Extra checks will be in place around sensitive targets in the provinces of Bari and Brindisi until 2 p.m. local time (0000 GMT) on June 18. The summit is hosted at Borgo Egnazia, a resort near the town of Fasano, and brings together the leaders of the G7 (Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, and

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Tokyo stocks end lower over higher Japanese interest rates

STORY: Tokyo stocks end lower over higher Japanese interest rates SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: May 23, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo 2. various of Tokyo Stock Exchange STORYLINE: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by concern over higher borrowing costs after Japan's benchmark bond yield touched the 1 percent threshold for the first time in around 11 years. Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 329.83 points, or 0.85 percent, from Tuesday at 38,617.10. The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 22.36 points, or 0.81 percent, lower at 2,737.36. The yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hit 1 percent on Wednesday for the first time since May 2013 amid speculation that the Bank of Japan is moving to normalize its monetary policy, sending stocks lower by fueling concern over higher borrowing costs, analysts said. Market watchers here noted stocks