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Copernicus Sentinel-1D Launches Into Orbit - French Guiana

Handout photo dated on November 4, 2025 shows Copernicus Sentinel-1D was successfully launched on 4 November 2025 at 22:02 CET (21:02 UTC) aboard an Ariane 6 rocket from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. The satellite was released into orbit 34 minutes after launch, and the first signal was received at 23:22 CET by the Troll ground station in Antarctica. At the heart of Copernicus Sentinel-1 is the C-SAR (C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar) instrument, operating at 5.405 GHz. It provides high-resolution imaging of the Earth's surface regardless of weather conditions, day or night. The radar supports four operational modes: Strip Map (5 × 5 m resolution, 80 km swath), Interferometric Wide Swath (5 × 20 m resolution, 250 km swath), Extra Wide Swath (20 × 40 m resolution, 400 km swath), and Wave mode for ocean monitoring. A key feature of Sentinel-1D, also present on Sentinel-1C, is the integration of the Automatic Identification System (AIS), which enables detection and tracking of ship signals in c

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Fashion Designer Giorgio Armani Dead at 91

ROME - ROME - 5/5/2004 ROME, IN THE PHOTO GIORGIO ARMANI, MARIO MACI/FOTOGRAMMA (ROME - 2004-05-05, Mario Maci/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Val Kilmer Dead at 65

Paris-Hotel Ritz, 5/5/99. Val Kilmer in vacations in Paris before the Cannes Film Festival. - The California-born and Juilliard-trained Hollywood star Val Kilmer died at age 65 on Tuesday night. Known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Batman Forever ". Photo by ABACAPRESS.COM

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PALLANUOTO - LEN Champions League - RN Savona vs Sabadell

Mario Guidi (Savona) goal 5-5 Vincenzo Renzuto C.N. Sabadell during RN Savona vs Sabadell, LEN Cup - Champions League waterpolo match in Savona, Italy, October 09 2024

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Libyan sides in Egypt agree on collecting data on foreign fighters

STORY: Libyan sides in Egypt agree on collecting data on foreign fighters DATELINE: Feb. 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Foreign Ministry in Cairo 2. various of Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry meeting with Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily STORYLINE: The 5+5 Libyan Joint Military Commission concluded its talks in Egypt by reaching a mechanism for collecting and exchanging data about foreign fighters and mercenaries. The UN-mediated two-day talks were held in Egypt with the participation of the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Libya Abdoulaye Bathily and representatives from Niger and Sudan, according to a statement obtained by Xinhua. Bathily hailed Egypt's efforts to boost the dialogue among the Libyan sides to find a political settlement for the war-torn country. He described the talks as positive for maintaining sustainable peace and security in Libya and the regio

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Wimbledon tennis

LONDON, United Kingdom - Nick Kyrgios of Australia celebrates after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain in a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals.

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Wimbledon tennis

LONDON, United Kingdom - Rafael Nadal of Spain leaves after being defeated by Nick Kyrgios of Australia in a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals.

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Wimbledon tennis

LONDON, United Kingdom - Nick Kyrgios (L) of Australia and Rafael Nadal of Spain shake hands after Kyrgios' victory in a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals.

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Wimbledon tennis

LONDON, United Kingdom - Nick Kyrgios of Australia plays against Rafael Nadal of Spain in a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals.

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Wimbledon tennis

LONDON, United Kingdom - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays against Nick Kyrgios of Australia in a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals.

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Nishikori to play Nadal in Madrid Open final

MADRID, Spain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays a return shot against Spaniard David Ferrer in a semifinal match of the men's singles at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid on May 10, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3 to face World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the final.

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Nishikori to play Nadal in Madrid Open final

MADRID, Spain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays a return shot against Spaniard David Ferrer in a semifinal match of the men's singles at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid on May 10, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3 to face World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the final.

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Nishikori to play Nadal in Madrid Open final

MADRID, Spain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays a return shot against Spaniard David Ferrer in a semifinal match of the men's singles at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid on May 10, 2014. Nishikori won 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3 to face World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in the final.

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Kagawa scores opening goal

WEST BROMWICH, Britain - Manchester United's Shinji Kagawa (L) scores the opening goal with a header during a game against West Bromwich Albion, in West Bromwich, Britain, on May 19, 2013. The game ended in a 5-5 draw.

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Watson wins Japan Women's Open singles

OSAKA, Japan - Britain's Heather Watson rejoices after beating Taiwan's Chang Kai-chen 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(4) in the Japan Women's Open singles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Watson wins Japan Women's Open singles

OSAKA, Japan - Britain's Heather Watson whips a forehand against Taiwan's Chang Kai-chen in the singles final of the Japan Women's Open at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2012. Watson won 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(4).

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Watson wins Japan Women's Open singles

OSAKA, Japan - Britain's Heather Watson (R) commiserates with Taiwan's Chang Kai-chen after beating Chang 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(4) in the Japan Women's Open singles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Watson wins Japan Women's Open singles

OSAKA, Japan - Britain's Heather Watson kisses the victor's trophy after beating Taiwan's Chang Kai-chen 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(4) in the Japan Women's Open singles final at Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Sasaki makes comeback at Yokohama Stadium mound

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Kazuhiro Sasaki makes his first start at Yokohama Stadium since 1999 and pitches a scoreless inning in the Yokohama BayStars' 5-5 tie with the Yomiuri Giants in a preseason game on March 24.

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(5)5 returnees arrive in hometowns in Fukui, Niigata

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - Kaoru Hasuike (L), who was abducted to North Korea in 1978, hugs an acquaintance in front of his family's home in his hometown of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on Oct. 17 during a temporary visit to Japan.

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(5)5 abductees to N. Korea reunited with families

TOKYO, Japan - Kaoru Hasuike (C) is reunited with his kin on arriving, along with four other Japanese abductees to North Korea, at Haneda airport on Oct. 14 for a temporary homecoming. Hasuike, 45, was abducted by North Korea on July 31, 1978.

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Sasaki surrenders two homers

SEATTLE, United States - Seattle Mariners closer Kazuhiro Sasaki took the mound with the game tied 5-5 in the top of the ninth against the Kansas City Royals and surrendered solo homers to Mike Sweeney and Raul Ibanez for his third loss of the season at Safeco Field on July 3. (MLB)

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Puschnig strikes for Austria

Andreas Puschnig celebrates the opening goal in Austria's match against Kazakstan in Olympic men's Ice-hockey action on Feb. 8. The game finished in 5-5 draw.

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UN Environment Assembly endorses resolution to end plastic pollution

STORY: UN Environment Assembly endorses resolution to end plastic pollution DATELINE: March 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:03:38 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of UN establishments 2. various of UNEA banner 3. various UNEA meeting in progress 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESPEN BARTH EIDE, President of UNEA-5 5. various UNEA meeting in progress 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): INGER ANDERSEN, Executive director of UNEP 7. various UNEA meeting in progress STORYLINE: The resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) wrapped up on Wednesday with delegates adopting a resolution to pave way for the establishment of a legally binding global treaty by 2024 to end plastic pollution. More than 3,400 in-person and 1,500 virtual participants from 175 UN member states attended the three-day forum. Espen Barth Eide, the outgoing president of UNEA-5 and Norway's Minister for Climate and Environment hailed the unanimous endorsement of a resolution to eliminate plastic pollution, terming it a mile

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UN Environment Assembly opens with call to re-invigorate green agenda

STORY: UN Environment Assembly opens with call to re-invigorate green agenda DATELINE: March 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:52 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of establishment of the UN office 2. various of flags 3. various of the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ESPEN BARTH EIDE, President of UNEA-5 5. various of delegates 6. various of banners 7. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): INGER ANDERSEN, Executive Director, UNEP 8. various of recycled plastic sculpture 9. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): KERIAKO TOBIKO, Kenya's minister for Environment and Forestry 10. various of flags STORYLINE: The resumed fifth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-5) kicked off in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi on Monday, with delegates renewing call for action on the triple planetary crisis of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss in order to secure a green and resilient future for humanity. More than 2,000 participants including environment ministers, diplomats, researchers, innovators and gr

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(5)5 returnees arrive in hometowns in Fukui, Niigata

KASHIWAZAKI, Japan - Kaoru Hasuike (L), who was abducted to North Korea in 1978, hugs an acquaintance in front of his family's home in his hometown of Kashiwazaki, Niigata Prefecture, on Oct. 17 during a temporary visit to Japan. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Otani homers in 3-hit MVP performance in All-Star Game 2

Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher-designated hitter Shohei Otani hits a solo homer to left-center in the fifth inning of the Pacific League's 5-5 tie with the Central League in Game 2 of the two-game Japanese All-Star series at Yokohama Stadium on July 16, 2016. Otani was named MVP of the game after going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Baseball: Otani homers in 3-hit MVP performance in All-Star Game 2

Nippon Ham Fighters pitcher-designated hitter Shohei Otani hits a solo homer to left-center in the fifth inning of the Pacific League's 5-5 tie with the Central League in Game 2 of the two-game Japanese All-Star series at Yokohama Stadium on July 16, 2016. Otani was named MVP of the game after going 3-for-4 with two RBIs. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Raonic advances to Wimbledon semifinals

Milos Raonic of Canada returns the ball to Sam Querrey of the United States during a quarterfinal match at the Wimbledon championships on July 6, 2016. Raonic won 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Raonic advances to Wimbledon semifinals

Milos Raonic of Canada returns the ball to Sam Querrey of the United States during a quarterfinal match at the Wimbledon championships on July 6, 2016. Raonic won 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Raonic proceeds to Wimbledon semis

Milos Raonic of Canada defeats Sam Querrey of the United States 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 in a quarterfinal match at the Wimbledon championships in London on July 6, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Raonic proceeds to Wimbledon semis

Milos Raonic of Canada defeats Sam Querrey of the United States 6-4, 7-5, 5-7, 6-4 in a quarterfinal match at the Wimbledon championships in London on July 6, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Iwakuma starts for preseason game against White Sox

Seattle Mariners Hisashi Iwakuma starts for a preseason game against Chicago White Sox in Glendale, the United States, on March 17, 2015. Iwakuma allowed five hits over four scoreless innings. The two teams tied 5-5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ferrer wins in 3rd round at Australian Open tennis

David Ferrer of Spain returns a backhand shot against Gilles Simon of France during their third-round match of the Australian Open Tennis Championships at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 24, 2015. Ferrer won 6-2, 7-5, 5-7, 7-6. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Wimbledon tennis

LONDON, United Kingdom - Nick Kyrgios (L) of Australia and Rafael Nadal of Spain shake hands after Kyrgios' victory in a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

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Wimbledon tennis

LONDON, United Kingdom - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays against Nick Kyrgios of Australia in a fourth round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 1, 2014. Kyrgios won 7-6(5), 5-7, 7-6(5), 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals. (Kyodo)

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Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after losing a point in the French Open semifinals against Dominic Thiem of Austria in Paris on June 8, 2019. Thiem won 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 in a rain-interrupted match that spanned two days. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: French Open

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after losing a game in the French Open semifinals against Dominic Thiem of Austria in Paris on June 8, 2019. Thiem won 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 in a rain-interrupted match that spanned two days. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: French Open

Dominic Thiem of Austria reacts after winning a point in the French Open semifinals against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on June 8, 2019, in Paris. Thiem won 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 in a rain-interrupted match that spanned two days. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: French Open

Dominic Thiem of Austria plays a shot against Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the French Open semifinals in Paris on June 8, 2019. Thiem won 6-2, 3-6, 7-5, 5-7, 7-5 in a rain-interrupted match that spanned two days. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori at Dubai c'ships

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 27, 2019. Hurkacz won 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori at Dubai c'ships

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 27, 2019. Hurkacz won 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori at Dubai c'ships

Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after losing a point during his second-round match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 27, 2019. Hurkacz won 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori at Dubai c'ships

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 27, 2019. Hurkacz won 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori at Dubai c'ships

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 27, 2019. Hurkacz won 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori at Dubai c'ships

Kei Nishikori of Japan plays against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland in the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 27, 2019. Hurkacz won 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Nishikori at Dubai c'ships

Kei Nishikori of Japan reacts after losing a point during his second-round match against Hubert Hurkacz of Poland at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in the United Arab Emirates on Feb. 27, 2019. Hurkacz won 7-5, 5-7, 6-2. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Del Potro reaches French Open semifinals

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina acknowledges spectators after his victory in four sets over Marin Cilic of Croatia 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 in the French Open quarterfinals in Paris on June 7, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Del Potro reaches French Open semifinals

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina competes against Marin Cilic of Croatia in the French Open quarterfinals in Paris on June 7, 2018. Del Potro won 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Tennis: Del Potro reaches French Open semifinals

Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina competes against Marin Cilic of Croatia in the French Open quarterfinals in Paris on June 7, 2018. Del Potro won 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-3, 7-5. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo