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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

Protest In Front Of The Japanese Prime Minister Official Residence -Tokyo

People attend a protest in front of the Japanese prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan, on Jan. 9, 2026. Large numbers of Japanese residents rallied in Tokyo on Friday evening to protest Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's evasive stance on U.S. military strikes against Venezuela, as well as a series of dangerous recent military policy moves by her administration. Photo by Jia Haocheng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves 2

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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France: Storm Goretti Hits Northwest With Dangerous Winds and Waves

Storm Goretti, named by France’s weather authority Meteo-France, is sweeping across northwestern France from Thursday evening, January 8 into Friday, January 9. Authorities warn of dangerous conditions, including powerful gusts and large waves, with potential risks to life and property in exposed areas.

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US: Three-Alarm Fire Breaks Out at Historic Waterfront Building in Portland, Maine

A massive three-alarm fire broke out on Friday evening, December 26, at Custom House Wharf on the historic working waterfront in Portland, Maine. The cause of the fire and whether anyone has been injured were unknown as of writing.

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Taiwan: Knife Attack and Smoke Grenades Reported Near MRT Stations in Taipei

A 27-year-old suspect was detained following smoke grenade and knife attacks near Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan MRT station on Friday evening, December 19. Several people were injured after the suspect allegedly carried out a knife attack inside Zhongshan Station, set off smoke grenades, and entered a nearby Eslite Spectrum store before falling from an upper floor. He was taken to hospital, and police are investigating the incidents.

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Taiwan: Knife Attack and Smoke Grenades Reported Near MRT Stations in Taipei 2

A 27-year-old suspect was detained following smoke grenade and knife attacks near Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan MRT station on Friday evening, December 19. Several people were injured after the suspect allegedly carried out a knife attack inside Zhongshan Station, set off smoke grenades, and entered a nearby Eslite Spectrum store before falling from an upper floor. He was taken to hospital, and police are investigating the incidents.

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US: 3 Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall 5

Three people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 4

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 3

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, and authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose 2

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, but authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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US: Two Injured in Black Friday Shooting at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose

Two people were injured and hospitalized after a shooting was reported at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California, on Black Friday evening. Police confirmed the incident appeared isolated, but authorities evacuated the mall to investigate the scene and ensure no ongoing threat remained.

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Fire At Vehicle Scrapyard - West Bank

Fire At Vehicle Scrapyard - West Bank

A Palestinian checks a vehicle scrapyard after Israeli settlers burned it in the town of Huwara, south of the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine on November 21, 2025. According to the official WAFA news agency, Israeli settlers set fire to a vehicle scrapyard here on Friday evening. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Fire At Vehicle Scrapyard - West Bank

Fire At Vehicle Scrapyard - West Bank

A Palestinian checks a vehicle scrapyard after Israeli settlers burned it in the town of Huwara, south of the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine on November 21, 2025. According to the official WAFA news agency, Israeli settlers set fire to a vehicle scrapyard here on Friday evening. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Fire At Vehicle Scrapyard - West Bank

Fire At Vehicle Scrapyard - West Bank

A Palestinian checks a vehicle scrapyard after Israeli settlers burned it in the town of Huwara, south of the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine on November 21, 2025. According to the official WAFA news agency, Israeli settlers set fire to a vehicle scrapyard here on Friday evening. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Fire At Vehicle Scrapyard - West Bank

Fire At Vehicle Scrapyard - West Bank

A Palestinian checks a vehicle scrapyard after Israeli settlers burned it in the town of Huwara, south of the West Bank city of Nablus, Palestine on November 21, 2025. According to the official WAFA news agency, Israeli settlers set fire to a vehicle scrapyard here on Friday evening. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Remains at Level 2 Alert

Mount Kanlaon volcano in the central Philippines erupted on Friday evening, October 24, sending a plume 2 kilometers high and causing volcanic ash to fall in nearby areas. The volcano remains at an alert level 2, preventing access to the 4-kilometer permanent danger zone surrounding the crater.

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US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California 3

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 3,200 acres by Friday evening. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

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US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

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US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California 2

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 3,200 acres by Friday evening. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

The Big Ben is lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

The Houses of Parliament are lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

The Big Ben is lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

The Cenotaph is lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

Buckingham Palace is lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

Buckingham Palace is lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

The Houses of Parliament are lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

The Cenotaph is lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

The Big Ben is lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

London Lights Up for 80th VJ Day Commemoration - UK

Buckingham Palace is lit up to mark the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, in London, Britain, on Aug. 15, 2025. As Friday marks the 80th anniversary of Britain's Victory over Japan (VJ) Day, the kingdom commemorated the occasion with a series of events. From 9 p.m. on Friday evening, hundreds of buildings and sites were illuminated to mark the day, including Buckingham Palace, 10 Downing Street, the Houses of Parliament, the Tower of London, and the White Cliffs of Dover. Photo by Ray Tang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mountain Torrents Leaves 10 Dead and 33 Missing - China

Mountain Torrents Leaves 10 Dead and 33 Missing - China

Rescuers set up a temporary passage in Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, August 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 6:50 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force march to mountain torrent-affected Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents at Xinglongshan Village in Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers are on their way to Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents at Xinglongshan Village in Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force remove a damaged car after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force remove a fallen tree after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers set up a temporary passage in Jiuzhuanggou Village of Mapo Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Kun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Rescuers work after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Photo by Jin Wangui/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate residents after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Heavy Rainfall Triggered Mountain Torrents - China

Members of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force evacuate residents after mountain torrents in Xinglongshan Village of Chengguan Town, Yuzhong County of northwest China's Gansu Province, Aug. 8, 2025. Rescue efforts are underway after continuous heavy rainfall triggered mountain torrents in Yuzhong County, northwest China's Gansu Province, leaving 10 dead and 33 missing as of 3:30 p.m. Friday, local authorities said. Torrential rain began pounding Yuzhong, which is under the jurisdiction of the provincial capital city of Lanzhou, and other areas of Lanzhou on Thursday evening, with the maximum precipitation reaching 220.2 mm by noon Friday. Several townships in Yuzhong have been seriously affected. Search and rescue efforts for the missing, infrastructure repairs, and the evacuation and resettlement of affected residents are underway. Photo by Liu Yabin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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