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Heatwave in Brussels - Belgium

Pharmacy sign showing 39°C, 39 degrees celcius, during a summer heatwave. Belgium, Brussels, July 1, 2025. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heatwave in Brussels - Belgium

Pharmacy sign showing 39°C, 39 degrees celcius, during a summer heatwave. Belgium, Brussels, July 1, 2025. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heatwave in Brussels - Belgium

Pharmacy sign showing 39°C, 39 degrees celcius, during a summer heatwave. Belgium, Brussels, July 1, 2025. Photo by Monasse T/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A baby elephant takes a walk at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A lion cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A bear cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A hippo enjoys watermelon at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A hippo cools off in a pond at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tiger cools off in the shade at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UZBEKISTAN-TASHKENT-ANIMALS-HEATWAVE

(240807) -- TASHKENT, Aug. 7, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A tiger quenches its thirst at the Tashkent Zoo in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Aug. 6, 2024. Uzbekistan is experiencing a wave of exceptionally high temperatures this week, which hit 45 degrees Celcius in some localities. (Photo by Zafar Khalilov/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Multiple measures taken to tackle cold wave in NE China

STORY: Multiple measures taken to tackle cold wave in NE China SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 17, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: CHANGCHUN, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jilin Province 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU XIANGYU, Quality assurance director of a local environmental services company 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LYU LIZHU, Jilin Railway Station 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): WANG ZIQIANG, Jilin power supply company under the State Grid Corporation of China STORYLINE: Northeast China's Jilin Province issued a new yellow alert for a cold wave on Saturday, with many parts of the province forecasted to experience a drop of temperature by 10 to 12 degrees Celcius. The province has taken multiple measures to minimize the impact of the cold wave and ensure the normal life of residents. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): ZHU XIANGYU, Quality assurance director of a local environmental services company "We immediately activated a snow removal emergency plan to ensure that the main roads and lan

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Israelis seek relief in various waters amid heatwaves

STORY: Israelis seek relief in various waters amid heatwaves DATELINE: Aug. 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:44 LOCATION: Jerusalem CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Israelis in Gan Hashalosha National Park 2. various of Israelis in the Mediterranean Sea 3. various of Israelis in the Sea of Galilee 4. various of Israelis in city fountains STORYLINE: Israel is currently grappling with a relentless summer heatwave as soaring temperatures pose a risk of dehydration and heat stroke. Seeking relief from the sweltering heat, people across the country flock to natural springs, public beaches, and fountains. Gan Hashalosha, a national park in northern Israel, is particularly popular due to its spring waters with a constant 28 degrees Celcius all year round. In addition to national parks, the Mediterranean Sea in the west, the Sea of Galilee in the north, which is a freshwater lake, as well as numerous fountains in cities are also good options for people to enjoy coolness in the water and escape the scorching conditi

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HEATWAVE

(230719) -- ISTANBUL, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People spend time in the Marmara Sea during a heatwave in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 19, 2023. Turkish authorities on Tuesday warned of a heatwave that will sweep the Marmara and the Aegean regions with temperatures likely to soar to record levels. The General Directorate of Meteorology warned in a statement that the heatwave starting on Wednesday could send the temperatures to as high as 41 degrees Celcius. (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HEATWAVE

(230719) -- ISTANBUL, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People sunbathe at a park during a heatwave in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 19, 2023. Turkish authorities on Tuesday warned of a heatwave that will sweep the Marmara and the Aegean regions with temperatures likely to soar to record levels. The General Directorate of Meteorology warned in a statement that the heatwave starting on Wednesday could send the temperatures to as high as 41 degrees Celcius. (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-HEATWAVE

(230719) -- ISTANBUL, July 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People spend time at the seaside during a heatwave in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 19, 2023. Turkish authorities on Tuesday warned of a heatwave that will sweep the Marmara and the Aegean regions with temperatures likely to soar to record levels. The General Directorate of Meteorology warned in a statement that the heatwave starting on Wednesday could send the temperatures to as high as 41 degrees Celcius. (Photo by Omer Kuscu/Xinhua)

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Türkiye warns of heatwaves in Marmara, Aegean regions

STORY: Türkiye warns of heatwaves in Marmara, Aegean regions DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul 2. various of the Department of Water and Wastewater Technologies of ISKI in Istanbul 3. various of dams, where the water level drops due to drought in Istanbul STORYLINE: Turkish authorities on Tuesday warned of a heatwave that will sweep the Marmara and the Aegean regions with temperatures likely to soar to record levels. The General Directorate of Meteorology warned in a statement that the heatwave starting on Wednesday could send the temperatures to as high as 41 degrees Celcius. Due to the high temperatures, authorities warned the elderly, children, and those with chronic diseases to be cautious against heat stroke between 11:00 a.m. and 04:00 p.m. According to the directorate, the heatwave will shroud the two regions until July 24. As temperatures continue to shoot up, the daily water consumption of Istanbul, the c

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Police help herdsman retrieve 300 sheep in China's Xinjiang

STORY: Police help herdsman retrieve 300 sheep in China's Xinjiang DATELINE: Jan. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:29 LOCATION: URUMQI, China CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of police officers searching the herdsman and his sheep 2. various of police officers finding the man and his sheep 3. the herdsman holding hands with a police officer STORYLINE: Border police officers in Tacheng, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region helped a herdsman retrieve 300 lost sheep on a snowy night. The police received a call from a herdsman, who said he had lost his way while herding his sheep and asked for help. The temperature was minus 20 degrees Celcius then and snow was falling, resulting in poor visibility. After searching hard, the police finally found the lost herdsman and helped him find his sheep worth more than 300,000 yuan (about 44,370 U.S. dollars). Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Urumqi, China. (XHTV)

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Amazing view along unfrozen river in north China

STORY: Amazing view along unfrozen river in north China DATELINE: Dec. 9, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: HOHHOT, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jialaga Wetland Reserve STORYLINE: In Ergun, Hulun Buir City in North China's Inner Mongolia, the temperature has dropped to minus 40 degrees Celcius. However, a river in Jialaga Wetland Reserve is unfrozen thanks to the underground thermal spring. The water vapor on the river floats to the river bank, forming rime along the river. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Hohhot, China. (XHTV)

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France faces unusual mid-June heatwave

STORY: France faces unusual mid-June heatwave DATELINE: June 19, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: Paris CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of squares of the big cities 2. SOUNDBITE (French): MONIQUE, Resident 3. various of city STORYLINE: The heat wave is exceptionally early this year. This weekend, Meteo France placed 11 departments on red alert and 59 on orange alert when the temperature on Sunday afternoon was between 38 and 41 degrees Celcius. SOUNDBITE (French): MONIQUE, Resident "From year to year, the heat waves are getting stronger and earlier." Many municipalities have registered heat records, particularly on the Atlantic coast of France. The heat wave crossed Europe starting with Spain. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Paris. (XHTV)

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Glass used on China's Shenzhou-14 spaceship

STORY: Glass used on China's Shenzhou-14 spaceship DATELINE: June 9, 2022 LENGTH: 00:00:49 LOCATION: SHIJIAZHUANG, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: various of China's crewed spaceship Shenzhou-14various of the glass made for Shenzhou-14 STORYLINE: China's crewed spaceship Shenzhou-14 was launched on Sunday. The external window panes of the spaceship have to withstand the extreme environment of outer space. They were formed by 80 special pieces of glass developed by a Qinhuangdao-based manufacturer, in north China's Hebei province. Made of quartz, the glasses have to go through dozens of processes before becoming special glasses used in space. According to the manufacturer, the glasses need to withstand the high temperature of 1,000 degrees Celcius, drastic temperature fluctuations and endure large doses of radiation while maintaining more than 95 percent of visible-light transmittance. China's crewed spaceship Shenzhou-14 launched on Sunday sent three astronauts to its space station combination for