US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to an estimated 1,000 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

US: Damaging Storm With Large Hail Lashes Rochester Area, New York

A storm accompanied with large hail swept through New York's Rochester area on Monday, July 15, causing damage and power outages.

1st Guizhou-Vientiane train arrives in Laos

STORY: 1st Guizhou-Vientiane train arrives in Laos SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:35 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Chinese tourists boarding the train at Boten Station 2. various of the Lao National Art Troupe performing Lao dance for Chinese tourists on the train 3. various of Chinese tourists arriving in Vientiane, Laos STORYLINE: The first train traveling from Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou Province, to Lao capital Vientiane, arrived on Thursday, carrying over 200 Chinese tourists and making stronger links between Laos and China. The train marked an important step in the development of high-quality tourism between China and Laos, with the China-Laos Railway being a pivotal link in the process. The Lao Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the Laos-China Railway Co., Ltd. (LCRC), and the Lao National Art Troupe organized an impressive show to welcome the tourists arriving at the Lane Xang

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Diane Lane at FX 's Feud: Capote VS Swans, NYC premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Diane Lane at FX 's Feud: Capote VS Swans, NYC premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Diane Lane at FX 's Feud: Capote VS Swans, NYC premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Diane Lane at FX 's Feud: Capote VS Swans, NYC premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Diane Lane at FX 's Feud: Capote VS Swans, NYC premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Diane Lane at FX 's Feud: Capote VS Swans, NYC premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Diane Lane at FX 's Feud: Capote VS Swans, NYC premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Feud: Capote vs. The Swans Outside Arrivals - NYC

Diane Lane at FX 's Feud: Capote VS Swans, NYC premiere at the Museum of Modern Art on January 23, 2024 in New York City, NY, USA. Photo by MM/ABACAPRESS.COM

Eye-catching Hosier Lane in Melbourne, Australia

STORY: Eye-catching Hosier Lane in Melbourne, Australia SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 13, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:29 LOCATION: MELBOURNE, Australia CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Hosier Lane STORYLINE: Hosier Lane is a small lane located in the heart of Melbourne, Australia. It is known for its vibrant street art, which covers the walls and buildings on both sides of the lane. The street art in Hosier Lane is a mix of different styles, including graffiti, stencils, paste-ups, and murals. The artworks often depict social and political issues and pop culture references, and many of them are created by local and international street artists. Hosier Lane has become Melbourne's iconic destination, it is also a part of the city's culture and is often used as a backdrop for movies, music videos and photo shoots. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Melbourne, Australia. (XHTV)

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - Exhibits dedicated to the Russia-Ukraine war are on display at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - Exhibits dedicated to the Russia-Ukraine war are on display at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - An artwork dedicated to French artist and sculptor Samuel Granowsky is pictured at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - Exhibits dedicated to the Russia-Ukraine war are on display at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - Exhibits dedicated to the Russia-Ukraine war are on display at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - The mural is dedicated to Ukrainian writer Oles Honchar at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - A piano decorated with floral ornaments is pictured at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - The artwork dedicated to Dnipro architect Pavlo Nirinberh is pictured at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - Members of the public look at exhibits on display at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - Exhibits dedicated to the Russia-Ukraine war are on display at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - The artwork by sculptor Nadiia Otriazha and Fedir Bushmanov is on display at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Art Lane in Dnipro

Art Lane in Dnipro

DNIPRO, UKRAINE - DECEMBER 24, 2023 - A collage of the Yellow Ribbon resistance movement in the occupied territories of Ukraine is on display at the Art Lane open-air art space, Dnipro, central Ukraine.

Chinese company holds cultural exchange event in Lao capital

STORY: Chinese company holds cultural exchange event in Lao capital DATELINE: June 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:58 LOCATION: Vientiane CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural exchange event and delivery of football field, education equipment 2. various of performance and speech 3. various of football field STORYLINE: The Chinese company CRRC Corporation Limited (CRRC), which produced the Lane Xang EMU trains for China-Laos Railway, organized a cultural exchange event on Monday at a school in Lao capital Vientiane, themed "Discovering the World by Train." The event was held in Chomphet lower secondary school with representatives of Chinese and Lao officials and media as well as Lao students attending the event. Participants enjoyed the art performances of Lao students and Chinese dancers. In addition, an artificial turf football field and education equipment provided by CRRC were handed over to the school. This is the first football field that CRRC built and handed over to schools in foreign countr

Iconic China-gifted bridge opens in Manila

STORY: Iconic China-gifted bridge opens in Manila DATELINE: April 6, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Manila CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: various of the bridgeSOUNDBITE 1 (English): RODRIGO DUTERTE, Philippine Presidentvarious of the ceremonySOUNDBITE 2 (English): HUANG XILIAN, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines STORYLINE: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte led the unveiling of an iconic China-gifted bridge that connects two busy districts in Manila City on Tuesday. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RODRIGO DUTERTE, Philippine President "I thanked, and with gratitude, the People's Republic of China for the confidence and for being a partner in enhancing key infrastructure projects in our country." As a modern state-of-the-art bridge connecting two busy districts in Manila City, the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is one of the two China-gifted bridges under the "Build, Build, Build" program. With a total length of 680 meters, the project involves the construction of a four-lane 70-meter long and 21.65-mete

PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHINA-GIFTED BRIDGE-UNVEILING

PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHINA-GIFTED BRIDGE-UNVEILING

(220405) -- MANILA, April 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (C, front) talks with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (2nd L, front) during the unveiling of the China-gifted Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Philippines, April 5, 2022. As a modern state-of-the-art bridge connecting two busy districts in Manila City, the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is one of the two China-gifted bridges under the "Build, Build, Build" program. With a total length of 680-meter, the project involves the construction of a four-lane 70-meter long and 21.65-meter wide basket-handle tied steel arch bridge connecting Metro Manila's busiest districts. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHINA-GIFTED BRIDGE-UNVEILING

PHILIPPINES-MANILA-CHINA-GIFTED BRIDGE-UNVEILING

(220405) -- MANILA, April 5, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the unveiling of the China-gifted Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Philippines on April 5, 2022. As a modern state-of-the-art bridge connecting two busy districts in Manila City, the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge is one of the two China-gifted bridges under the "Build, Build, Build" program. With a total length of 680-meter, the project involves the construction of a four-lane 70-meter long and 21.65-meter wide basket-handle tied steel arch bridge connecting Metro Manila's busiest districts. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

(220116) -- LONDON, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past graffiti in Brick Lane in London, Britain, Jan. 15. 2022. In the east of London, Brick Lane is famous for its street art. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

(220116) -- LONDON, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A man walks past graffiti in Brick Lane in London, Britain, Jan. 15. 2022. In the east of London, Brick Lane is famous for its street art. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

(220116) -- LONDON, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman walks past graffiti in Brick Lane in London, Britain, Jan. 15. 2022. In the east of London, Brick Lane is famous for its street art. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

(220116) -- LONDON, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People wearing masks walk past graffiti in Brick Lane in London, Britain, Jan. 15, 2022. In the east of London, Brick Lane is famous for its street art. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

(220116) -- LONDON, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman wearing a mask walks past graffiti in Brick Lane in London, Britain, Jan. 15, 2022. In the east of London, Brick Lane is famous for its street art. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

(220116) -- LONDON, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A woman wearing a mask walks past graffiti in Brick Lane in London, Britain, Jan. 15, 2022. In the east of London, Brick Lane is famous for its street art. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

BRITAIN-LONDON-STREET ART

(220116) -- LONDON, Jan. 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People walk past graffiti in Brick Lane in London, Britain, Jan. 15. 2022. In the east of London, Brick Lane is famous for its street art. (Xinhua/Li Ying)

Swing Vote (2008)

Swing Vote (2008)

Nathan Lane & Dennis Hopper Characters: Art Crumb & Donald Greenleaf Film: Swing Vote (2008) Director: Joshua Michael Stern 31 July 2008 Date: 31 July 2008

Hollywoodland (2006)

Hollywoodland (2006)

Jeffrey Demunn, Diane Lane & Ben Affleck Characters: Art Weissman,Toni Mannix & George Reeves Film: Hollywoodland (USA 2006) Director: Allen Coulter 31 August 2006 Jeffrey DeMunn (left), Diane Lane (center) and Ben Affleck (right) star in Allen Coulter's HOLLYWOODLAND, a Focus Features release. Date: 31 August 2006

Hollywoodland (2006)

Hollywoodland (2006)

Diane Lane & Jeffrey Demunn Characters: Toni Mannix & Art Weissman Film: Hollywoodland (USA 2006) Director: Allen Coulter 31 August 2006 Toni (DIANE LANE) und Eddie Mannix (BOB HOSKINS) Date: 31 August 2006

Satire on The Yellow Book

Satire on The Yellow Book

Punch's satirical view of the fin-de-siecle publishing phenomenon, The Yellow Book, whose art editor was Aubrey Beardsley caricatured here. The publisher of The Yellow Book was The Bodley Head (here labelled The Bogey Head) owned by John Lane and Elkin Mathews. Date: 1895