UK: Scrap Yard Fire Threatens Retail Park in Greater Manchester

A fire broke out at a scrap yard near Altrincham Retail Park in Greater Manchester on Saturday, March 22 around midday. The fire prompted the closure of Craven Road near the shopping center.

Turkish consumers' patience wears thin as inflation peaks at 75 pct

STORY: Turkish consumers' patience wears thin as inflation rate peaks at 75 pct SHOOTING TIME: June 3, 2024 DATELINE: June 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:37 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Ankara 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): SUAT ENGIN, Pensioner 3. various of Ankara 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NILGUN OZMEN, Pensioner 5. various of Ankara 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Turkish): SELMA SONGUN, Housewife STORYLINE: With Türkiye's annualized inflation rate exceeding 75 percent in May, Turkish consumers are in desperate need of the relief promised by the government's disinflation efforts. Türkiye's inflation rate rose in May to 75.45 percent, official data revealed on Monday. That's the highest point since November 2022, and a significant jump from April's rate of 69.8 percent. "The worst is over," Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on X after Monday's data release. The minister sought to reassure the public that relief is in sight. "We saw the highest level of annual inflation, which refl

China-Thailand cooperation on electric taxis transforming Thai airport

STORY: China-Thailand cooperation on electric taxis transforming Thai airport SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Suvarnabhumi Airport 2. various of EV cars at the Suvarnabhumi Airport 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Thai): SUCHAT, Taxi driver in Bangkok 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): LIAO YUJIANG, Chief account director of Aion (Thailand) 5. various of the Suvarnabhumi Airport STORYLINE: The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok is Thailand's busiest airport, welcoming over 50 million travelers annually. Recognizing the need for sustainable travel options, Airports of Thailand (AOT) has joined forces with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) carmaker GAC Aion to introduce electric taxi services since January this year. The initiative aims not only to enhance the passenger experience but also to propel the airport towards a greener future. Suchat, 58, has been in the taxi industry for eight years. While Suchat owns seven combustion engin

Chinese tech company launches AI-powered Go robot

STORY: Chinese tech company launches AI-powered Go robot DATELINE: June 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:01 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the robot 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Go player 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN HUI, Dean of Innovative Engineering Institute of SenseTime STORYLINE: Chinese artificial intelligence company SenseTime unveiled an AI-powered household Go robot Tuesday in Shanghai. Named "SenseRobot," it is equipped with a large number of selected exercises and human-machine game training at 20 levels. Priced at 3,799 yuan (534 U.S. dollars), the company says the robot can meet the demands of both amateurs and professionals. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): Go player "I'm an amateur fifth-dan player, so I selected the corresponding level to play against the robot. Its playing style is a bit different from human players, but its way inspired me." SenseTime says the new robot will only sell in the Chinese market. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): SHEN HUI, Dean of Innovative Engin

France downs Turkey to place 5th at world championship

France downs Turkey to place 5th at world championship

SAITAMA, Japan - Turkey's Engin Atsur (C) tries to shoot as French team players block his shot in a World Basketball Championship match in Saitama on Sept. 2. France beat Turkey 64-56 to take fifth place.

France downs Turkey to place 5th at world championship

France downs Turkey to place 5th at world championship

SAITAMA, Japan - Turkey's Engin Atsur (C) tries to shoot as French team players block his shot in a World Basketball Championship match in Saitama on Sept. 2. France beat Turkey 64-56 to take fifth place. (Kyodo)