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Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit 2

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

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Ireland: Tornado Reported in Galway as Post-Heatwave Storms Hit

A tornado was reported in Athenry, County Galway, Ireland, on Friday, June 26, as thunderstorms and heavy rain swept the country following a week of intense heat.

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US: Severe Storms Flood Boise Area With Hail and Rain, Prompting Disaster Declarations 2

Severe thunderstorms battered the Boise, Idaho area on Friday night, June 26, bringing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, hail, and over an inch of rain in some areas, prompting Canyon County and the city of Caldwell to declare disaster emergencies. The storms left streets flooded with ice-covered water.

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US: Severe Storms Flood Boise Area With Hail and Rain, Prompting Disaster Declarations

Severe thunderstorms battered the Boise, Idaho area on Friday night, June 26, bringing winds exceeding 50 miles per hour, hail, and over an inch of rain in some areas, prompting Canyon County and the city of Caldwell to declare disaster emergencies. The storms left streets flooded with ice-covered water.

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US: Thick Smoke From Wildfires Blankets Highway South of Salt Lake City

Thick smoke from wildfires blanketing Utah reduced visibility on Interstate 15 near Sandy, approximately 20 miles south of Salt Lake City, as seen in video footage captured at around 5:40 p.m. local time on Friday, June 26.

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US: Babylon Fire Expands Rapidly in Utah, Prompting Wilderness-Wide Closure

The Babylon Fire broke out on Friday, June 26, in San Juan County, Utah, and exploded to 16,000 acres by Sunday afternoon, forcing the closure of all lands, roads, and trails within the Dark Canyon Wilderness.

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Japan: M5.6 Quake Hits Eastern Yamanashi Near Mt. Fuji, No Link to Volcanic Activity

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck eastern Yamanashi, near Mt. Fuji in Japan, on Friday, June 26, at 10:28 p.m. local time. The quake was felt across a wide area of the country, including Tokyo, and was not related to volcanic activity at Mt. Fuji, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency.

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US: Utah County Declares Emergency Amid Wildfire Smoke Blanketing Eagle Mountain

Smoke blanketed Eagle Mountain in Utah County on Friday, June 26, as multiple wildfires burned across the region. Authorities declared a state of emergency, citing exhausted resources from the Iron, Maple Peak, and Cherry fires.

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UK: Fire Breaks Out at Industrial Building in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire

A fire broke out at an industrial building on Alleysbank Road in Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, on Friday, June 26. No injuries have been reported as of writing.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 4

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions. The video shows sections of road washed away by fast-moving floodwater in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 3

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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Japan: Flooding Hits Kinki Region Amid Seasonal Rain Front and Typhoon Mekkhala’s Approach 2

Heavy rain and flooding struck parts of Japan on Friday, June 26, as Typhoon Mekkhala approached the country alongside a stagnant seasonal rain front. Flooded roads, stranded vehicles, landslides, and road collapses were reported across the Kinki region, including Osaka and Kyoto, with the Japan Meteorological Agency issuing weather alerts and evacuation orders for some regions.

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Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter

File photo - President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket, walks with Valerie Biden Owens and Hunter Biden to board Marine One en route to Camp David at the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, July 26, 2024. The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11. President Joe Biden has issued a "full and unconditional" pardon for his son Hunter - just weeks before he was set to be sentenced. Hunter, 54, was convicted of three firearm charges in June, marking the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter

File photo - President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket, walks with Valerie Biden Owens and Hunter Biden to board Marine One en route to Camp David at the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, July 26, 2024. The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11. President Joe Biden has issued a "full and unconditional" pardon for his son Hunter - just weeks before he was set to be sentenced. Hunter, 54, was convicted of three firearm charges in June, marking the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter

File photo - Hunter Biden looks towards President Joe Biden and Valerie Biden Owens while exiting the White House to board Marine One en route to Camp David in Washington, DC on Friday, July 26, 2024. The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11. President Joe Biden has issued a "full and unconditional" pardon for his son Hunter - just weeks before he was set to be sentenced. Hunter, 54, was convicted of three firearm charges in June, marking the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter

File photo - Hunter Biden looks towards President Joe Biden and Valerie Biden Owens while exiting the White House to board Marine One en route to Camp David in Washington, DC on Friday, July 26, 2024. The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11. President Joe Biden has issued a "full and unconditional" pardon for his son Hunter - just weeks before he was set to be sentenced. Hunter, 54, was convicted of three firearm charges in June, marking the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter

File photo - President Joe Biden, wearing a Team USA jacket, walks with Valerie Biden Owens and Hunter Biden to board Marine One en route to Camp David at the White House in Washington, DC on Friday, July 26, 2024. The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11. President Joe Biden has issued a "full and unconditional" pardon for his son Hunter - just weeks before he was set to be sentenced. Hunter, 54, was convicted of three firearm charges in June, marking the first criminal prosecution of a sitting US president's child. Photo by Bonnie Cash/Pool/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Prepare To Evacuate Americans From Lebanon

Handout file photo dated June, 26, 2024shows n AH-1Z Viper, left, assigned to the “Blue Knights” of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 365 (Reinforced), and an MH-60S Sea Hawk, assigned to the “Dragon Whales” of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 28, flies patrol as the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. In response to escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the Pentagon has strategically repositioned US military assets in the Mediterranean on Friday, preparing for potential evacuations of American citizens. The USS Wasp, an amphibious assault ship, along with Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has joined other US naval forces in the region, preparing for potential evacuations of American citizens and other missions. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sydney Milligan via ABACAPRESS.COM

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US Prepare To Evacuate Americans From Lebanon

Handout file photo dated June 26, 2024 shows the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp (LHD 1) transits the Strait of Gibraltar. In response to escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, the Pentagon has strategically repositioned US military assets in the Mediterranean on Friday, preparing for potential evacuations of American citizens. The USS Wasp, an amphibious assault ship, along with Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has joined other US naval forces in the region, preparing for potential evacuations of American citizens and other missions. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sydney Milligan via ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-MIGRATORY BIRD SANCTUARIES-UNESCO-HERITAGE (CN)

(240726) -- BEIJING, July 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Egrets are seen on Shedao Island or Snake Island off the coast of Dalian, northeast China's Liaoning Province, June 10, 2019. Five nominated sites of the migratory bird sanctuaries along the coast of Yellow Sea-Bohai Gulf of China successfully passed the review process Friday to be included on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The decision was made during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in New Delhi, India, according to China's National Forestry and Grassland Administration. (Photo by Wang Xiaoping/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-FUJIAN-KULIANG-CHINA-U.S. YOUTH FESTIVAL-ACTIVITIES (CN)

(240630) -- FUZHOU, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guests attend a Taichi class during the "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 26, 2024. The "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" concluded here on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Qin Lang)

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(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-FUJIAN-KULIANG-CHINA-U.S. YOUTH FESTIVAL-ACTIVITIES (CN)

(240630) -- FUZHOU, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese artist Lin Weixing (R) introduces a silver ornament of the She ethnic group for guests at a youth fair, also the exhibition and performance of Fujian intangible cultural heritage during the "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 26, 2024. The "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" concluded here on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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(Int'l Exchange)CHINA-FUJIAN-KULIANG-CHINA-U.S. YOUTH FESTIVAL-ACTIVITIES (CN)

(240630) -- FUZHOU, June 30, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guests look on as a Chinese artist paints on a fan at a youth fair, also the exhibition and performance of Fujian intangible cultural heritage during the "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" in Fuzhou, southeast China's Fujian Province, June 26, 2024. The "Bond with Kuliang: 2024 China-U.S. Youth Festival" concluded here on Friday. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Lin Shanchuan)

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240629) -- BEIJING, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers weigh the Chang'e-6 lunar samples during a returner opening ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Friday. Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, handed over the sample container to Ding Chibiao, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with the sample certificate at a ceremony held in Beijing. Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong presided over the handover ceremony. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES-HANDOVER (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers weigh the Chang'e-6 lunar samples during a returner opening ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Friday. Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, handed over the sample container to Ding Chibiao, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with the sample certificate at a ceremony held in Beijing. Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong presided over the handover ceremony. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES-HANDOVER (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers weigh the Chang'e-6 lunar samples during a returner opening ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Friday. Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, handed over the sample container to Ding Chibiao, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with the sample certificate at a ceremony held in Beijing. Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong presided over the handover ceremony. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES-HANDOVER (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers prepare to weigh Chang'e-6 lunar samples during a returner opening ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Friday. Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, handed over the sample container to Ding Chibiao, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with the sample certificate at a ceremony held in Beijing. Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong presided over the handover ceremony. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES-HANDOVER (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers load the Chang'e-6 lunar samples onto a vehicle after a returner opening ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Friday. Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, handed over the sample container to Ding Chibiao, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with the sample certificate at a ceremony held in Beijing. Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong presided over the handover ceremony. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES-HANDOVER (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers put the container of Chang'e-6 lunar samples into a protection case after a returner opening ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Friday. Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, handed over the sample container to Ding Chibiao, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with the sample certificate at a ceremony held in Beijing. Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong presided over the handover ceremony. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-BEIJING-CHANG'E-6-LUNAR SAMPLES-HANDOVER (CN)

(240628) -- BEIJING, June 28, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Researchers weigh the Chang'e-6 lunar samples during a returner opening ceremony at the China Academy of Space Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation in Beijing, capital of China, June 26, 2024. China's Chang'e-6 mission collected 1,935.3 grams of samples from the far side of the moon, the China National Space Administration (CNSA) announced Friday. Zhang Kejian, head of the CNSA, handed over the sample container to Ding Chibiao, vice president of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), along with the sample certificate at a ceremony held in Beijing. Minister of Industry and Information Technology Jin Zhuanglong presided over the handover ceremony. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Jin Liwang)

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Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election

STORY: Nearly 59,000 polling stations set up for Iran's 14th presidential election SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Tehran CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of street views STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): LI RUOLIN, Xinhua correspondent "I'm now here in the Iranian capital of Tehran. The 14th presidential election is set to vote on Friday. We can see that posters are all over on the streets and polling stations are ready for the upcoming event. Citizens are looking forward to voting for their future president of the country." Spokesman for Iran's Constitutional Council Hadi Tahan Nazif said on Thursday that nearly 59,000 polling stations have been set up in more than 95 states for the country's 14th presidential election, scheduled for Friday. Iran's 14th presidential election, initially set for 2025, was rescheduled following former President Ebrahim Raisi's unexpected death in a helicopter crash on

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1st batch of int'l exhibits for 8th China-Eurasia Expo arrives in China

STORY: 1st batch of int'l exhibits for 8th China-Eurasia Expo arrives in China SHOOTING TIME: June 21, 2024 DATELINE: June 22, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: HORGOS, CHINA CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of customs clearance at the Horgos Port STORYLINE: The first batch of international exhibits for the upcoming 8th China-Eurasia Expo arrived in China on Friday. Weighing 10.2 tonnes and worth 48,000 U.S. dollars, the exhibits are from Kyrgyzstan including honey and dried fruits. They underwent customs clearance at the Horgos Port in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. The 8th China-Eurasia Expo is scheduled to be held from June 26 to 30 in Xinjiang. According to China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC), the expo will cover an area of 140,000 square meters with four major exhibition zones covering investment cooperation, international exhibition, special industries, and equipment manufacturing. Since 2011, the China-Eurasia Expo has successfully held seven sessions yielding fruitful re

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA-INT'L SUPPLY CHAIN EXPO-ROADSHOW

(240621) -- JAKARTA, June 21, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Zhang Shaogang, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), delivers a speech via video at the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo roadshow in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 21, 2024. The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo roadshow, hosted by the CCPIT, was held here on Friday. The roadshow aimed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the expo. Indonesian enterprises, professional buyers and people from various sectors were cordially invited to participate in the upcoming exhibition to foster in-depth exchanges and cooperation between China and Indonesia in the field of supply chain. The second supply chain expo is scheduled to take place in Beijing from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Xu Qin)

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INDONESIA-JAKARTA-CHINA-INT'L SUPPLY CHAIN EXPO-ROADSHOW

(240621) -- JAKARTA, June 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Shaogang, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), delivers a speech via video at the 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo roadshow in Jakarta, Indonesia, June 21, 2024. The 2nd China International Supply Chain Expo roadshow, hosted by the CCPIT, was held here on Friday. The roadshow aimed to provide a comprehensive introduction to the expo. Indonesian enterprises, professional buyers and people from various sectors were cordially invited to participate in the upcoming exhibition to foster in-depth exchanges and cooperation between China and Indonesia in the field of supply chain. The second supply chain expo is scheduled to take place in Beijing from Nov. 26 to Nov. 30, 2024. (Xinhua/Xu Qin)

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Cambodia burns down multi-million USD worth of seized narcotics, precursor chemicals

STORY: Cambodia burns down multi-million USD worth of seized narcotics, precursor chemicals SHOOTING TIME: June 14, 2024 DATELINE: June 14, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Phnom Penh CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of military police guards during drug-burning 2. various of illicit drug piles 3. various of officials burning drugs 4. various of drugs on fire STORYLINE: Cambodia on Friday destroyed multi-million U.S. dollars worth of narcotics and precursor chemicals seized from across the Southeast Asian country, officials said. Meas Vyrith, secretary-general of the National Authority for Combating Drugs, set fire to the illicit drugs and precursor chemicals at a ceremony held at an incinerator on the northern outskirts of the capital Phnom Penh. He said the drug destruction was made to celebrate the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, which is observed annually on June 26. "A total of 4.1 tons of illicit drugs, with a trafficking market value of about 22.7 mill

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A model presents creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China, June 14, 2024. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows models presenting creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Models present creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China, June 14, 2024. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows models presenting creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A model presents creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China, June 14, 2024. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Models present creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China, June 14, 2024. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Models present creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China, June 14, 2024. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China, June 14, 2024. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows models presenting creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Models present creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China, June 14, 2024. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A model presents creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China, June 14, 2024. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. (Xinhua/Zhao Zishuo)

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CHINA-TIANJIN-FASHION WEEK (CN)

(240614) -- TIANJIN, June 14, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on June 14, 2024 shows models presenting creations during the 2024 Tianjin Fashion Week in Tianjin, north China. The fashion week kicked off here on Friday and will last until June 26. (Xinhua/Sun Fanyue)

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Voting begins in India for first phase of general elections

STORY: Voting begins in India for first phase of general elections SHOOTING TIME: April 19, 2024 DATELINE: April 20, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of people voting 3. various of people standing in queues holding their Election Identity Cards 3. various of people casting their vote STORYLINE: Voting for the first phase of India's general elections began Friday, kicking off a seven-phased process lasting until June 1. People were seen standing in queues holding their Election Identity Cards, waiting for their turn to cast a vote. Polling of votes continued till 18:00 hours (local time). As per the schedule announced by the Election Commission of India, the second phase of the elections is scheduled for April 26, the third phase on May 7, the fourth phase on May 13, the fifth phase on May 20, the sixth phase on May 25 and the last phase on June 1. The counting of votes will be held on June 4. Xinhua News Agency correspon

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Turkish currency dips against USD after fresh interest rate hike

STORY: Turkish currency dips against USD after fresh interest rate hike SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 26, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:21 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of an exchange office in Istanbul 3. various of the Turkish Central Bank and Turkish lira 4. various of Murat Tufan, an analyst with Turkish broadcaster Ekoturk (file) 5. various of the Turkish Central Bank, Turkish lira 6. various of people walking on the street in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: The Turkish currency lira hit an all-time low against the U.S. dollar on Friday, one day after the central bank raised its key interest rate by 250 basis points to 45 percent. After testing 30.64 liras, one dollar stood at 30.32 liras at 11:10 a.m. local time (0810 GMT). During last June to December, the Turkish central bank raised interest rates from 8.5 percent to 42.5 percent to tame persistent inflation. According to the official data announced last Decembe

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Football legends join tournament ahead of Champions League final in Istanbul

STORY: Football legends join tournament ahead of Champions League final in Istanbul DATELINE: June 10, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of people at the tournament 2. various of the tournament STORYLINE: Football legends joined a tournament on Friday ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan in Istanbul. Kaka, Clarence Seedorf and Luis Figo were among the former stars who joined the four-team tournament. The Champions League final will take place at Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium on Saturday. Opened in 2002 with a capacity of over 75,000, the stadium is located in the Basaksehir neighborhood of the city. Organizers have wrapped up preparations, including transportation, roads and parking lots. Istanbul will allocate 500 buses for access to the stadium. Football fans with tickets will be able to benefit from public transport free of charge. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye