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Japan: Typhoon Halong Hits Japan, Triggers Flood and Landslide Warnings 3

Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan on Thursday, October 9, prompting emergency warnings for flooding and landslides. Rainfall on Hachijo Island reached a record 207 mm in three hours—the highest ever for the area. Although the storm has now moved east, power outages persist, and authorities continue to urge residents to avoid landslide-prone areas. This video shows waves and strong winds at the beach of Chigasaki.

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Japan: Typhoon Halong Leaves Trail of Damage

Typhoon Halong brought torrential rain and strong winds to Japan on Thursday, October 9, prompting emergency warnings for flooding and landslides. Rainfall on on Hachijo Island reached a record 207 mm in three hours—the highest ever for the area. Although the storm has now moved east, power outages persist, and authorities continue to urge residents to avoid landslide-prone areas. This video shows the downed trees on Miyake Island.

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US: Conner Fire Prompts Evacuations, Power Outages in Nevada

The Conner Fire, a wildfire burning near Pine View Estates in Douglas County, Nevada, grew to 2,000 acres, forcing evacuations and cutting power to dozens of customers along Pinenut Road.

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New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan, Jan. 6 Kyodo - Video shows a bluefin tuna that fetched 207 million yen ($1.3 million) during the year's first auction at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2025. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

Photo shows a bluefin tuna that fetched 207 million yen ($1.3 million) during the year's first auction at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2025.

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New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

Photo shows a bluefin tuna that fetched 207 million yen ($1.3 million) during the year's first auction at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2025.

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New Year tuna auction in Tokyo

Photo shows a bluefin tuna that fetched 207 million yen ($1.3 million) during the year's first auction at the Toyosu fish market in Tokyo on Jan. 5, 2025.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - A boy holds a miniature Ukrainian flag in front of the participants of the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine held to mark State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - People stage the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - A boy holds a miniature Ukrainian flag in front of the participants of the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine held to mark State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - A woman with a Ukrainian flag stands in the sunroof during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - The 10th race with the flag of Ukraine to celebrate State Flag Day sets the national record, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - People stage the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine. This photo cannot be distributed in the Russian Federation.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Children hold a Ukrainian flag during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Children warm up before the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - A boy holds a miniature Ukrainian flag in front of the participants of the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine held to mark State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Children hold a Ukrainian flag during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - People stage the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine. This photo cannot be distributed in the Russian Federation.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Participants pose for a photo during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine to celebrate State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Participants hold the national flag during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - People stage the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Participants hold the national flag during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Children hold the national flag during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine. This photo cannot be distributed in the Russian Federation.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Participants hold the national flag during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - People stage the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Participants hold the national flag during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - Participants hold the national flag during the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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Run with Ukrainian flag in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - AUGUST 23, 2024 - People stage the 10th race with the flag of Ukraine in celebration of State Flag Day, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine. The event made it to the National Register of Records for the largest run with the 207-meter-long flag of Ukraine.

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows residents playing table tennis near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows residents practicing dragon dance near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a resident stretching near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows residents practicing Wushu near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Photo by Niu Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows a resident jogging near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows residents playing badminton near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows a resident riding a bike near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a resident practicing Wushu near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows residents practicing group dance near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a resident practicing ribbon dance near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Photo by Niu Gang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a resident jogging near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a resident practicing Wushu near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 18, 2024 shows children playing football near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows residents practicing Taiji near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows residents practicing dragon dance near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows residents practicing Wushu near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Photo by Niu Gang/Xinhua)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a resident practicing Wushu near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows residents playing badminton near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows a resident jogging near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 17, 2024 shows residents playing table tennis near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a resident stretching near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)

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(SP)CHINA-SHAANXI-XI'AN-ANCIENT CITY WALL-DAILY LIFE

(240620) -- XI'AN, June 20, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on June 12, 2024 shows a resident practicing Wushu near ancient city wall in Xi'an, northwest China's Shaanxi Province. Xi'an, a city with over 3,100 years of history, served as the capital for 13 dynasties in Chinese history. It is also home to the world-renowned Terracotta warriors created in the Qin Dynasty (221-207 BC). Xi'an boasts well-preserved ancient city walls used as fortifications for military defense. The most known city walls were built from 1370 to 1378 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) with a total length of 13.7 kilometers. (Xinhua/Li Yibo)