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Japan: Heavy Rain Floods Roads and Homes in Joetsu City

Early on September 3, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture experienced heavy rain caused by a developing raincloud system, resulting in flooded main roads as well as water entering homes. The downpour, which began just after 6 a.m., continued intensely for about three hours. Sections of the expressway were closed to traffic, and some train services were also suspended.

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows an emergency blanket used by a displaced individual in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows police officers and members of the Protection Civile in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a displaced french citizen sleeping and recovering in a temporary shelter while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, on August 5-7, 2025. The blaze, first reported active on August 5, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows displaced french citizens while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France between August 5-7 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Stevan Frant/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows Canadair battling a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France between August 5-7 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Stevan Frant/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows two French firemen and their car battling a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France between August 5-7 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Stevan Frant/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a house and cars burned while a forest fire is burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Forest Fire Burns 13000 Hectares - France

Handout photo gathered on August 8 shows Canadair aircrafts battling a forest fire burning intensely in the Aude region of France, near Ribaute, on August 5, 2025. The blaze, first reported active that day, remained uncontrolled for more than 48 hours despite the deployment of over 1,000 firefighters and several Canadair aircrafts. By August 8, it had swept across more than 16,000 hectares, burning 13,000 of them, and caused one death and 18 injuries. Authorities have since reported that the fire is under control, though it remains active. Photo by Laetitia Peltier/Protection Civile via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Eruption Continues, Spews Ash 2,800 Meters Into Sky 3

Shinmoedake, in the Kirishima mountain range straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted more intensely at 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume estimated to have reached 2,800 meters above the crater. Heavy ashfall continued in nearby areas, accumulating on buildings and vehicles.

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Japan: Vehicles Covered in Ash as Shinmoedake Eruption Persists

Shinmoedake, in the Kirishima mountain range straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted more intensely at 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume estimated to have reached 2,800 meters above the crater. Heavy ashfall continued in nearby areas, accumulating on buildings and vehicles.

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Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Eruption Continues, Spews Ash 2,800 Meters Into Sky

Shinmoedake, in the Kirishima mountain range straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted more intensely at 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume estimated to have reached 2,800 meters above the crater. Heavy ashfall continued in nearby areas, accumulating on buildings and vehicles.

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Japan: Shinmoedake Volcano Eruption Continues, Spews Ash 2,800 Meters Into Sky 2

Shinmoedake, in the Kirishima mountain range straddling Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, erupted more intensely at 11:43 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2, sending an ash plume estimated to have reached 2,800 meters above the crater. Heavy ashfall continued in nearby areas, accumulating on buildings and vehicles.

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Germany beats Dominican Republic at Women's Volleyball Nations League

STORY: Germany beats Dominican Republic at Women's Volleyball Nations League DATELINE: June 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:56 LOCATION: SUWON, South Korea CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of match venue 2. various of match and audience STORYLINE: Germany beat the Dominican Republic 25-19, 25-18, 18-25, 25-21 in Suwon, South Korea on Tuesday in the opening match of the third and last competition week of the FIVB Women's Volleyball Nations League. Germany climbed to third place on a 7-2 win-loss record, amassing 19 points. Despite the harsh struggle of Dominica's Brayelin Martinez who scored a game-high 21 points, the Caribbean nation failed to reverse the match. Germany started off on the right foot, but Dominica intensely fought back in the second set, where both sides went neck and neck and leveled the score several times with Germany securing the set with an ace in the end. Dominica led from the start in the third set and seemed to have set the stage for a turnaround, but Germany took control of the fou

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Police comb quake-hit shores in Ishinomaki, Japan

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Police officers intensely comb shores in the Ogatsu area of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on June 11, 2014. Fishing gear and other debris were washed up there after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that ravaged northeastern Japan.

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Competition, confrontation should not be keynote of China-U.S. ties: Chinese diplomat

STORY: Competition, confrontation should not be keynote of China-U.S. ties: Chinese diplomat DATELINE: Feb. 27, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:24 LOCATION: YORBA LINDA, U.S. CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the event 2. various of former U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger delivering a video message 3. various of Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang delivering a speech 4. various of former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, former U.S. Ambassador to China James Stapleton Roy delivering speeches 5. various of the performance at the event STORYLINE: Competition and confrontation should not be the keynote of China-U.S. relations, Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang said Thursday at an event to commemorate the 50th anniversary of former U.S. President Richard Nixon's visit to China. "China-U.S. relations should not be like the intensely confrontational American football match. There should be no offensive team or defensive team, no touchdo

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Monty Python'S Life Of Brian (1979)

Eric Idle & Graham Chapman Characters: Mr. Cheeky / Stan (Loretta) / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee, Wise Man ,2 Film: Monty Python'S Life Of Brian (UK 1979) Director: Terry Jones 17 August 1979 Date: 17 August 1979

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Monty Python'S Life Of Brian (1979)

Michael Palin, John Cleese, Graham Chapman, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones Characters: Wise Man ,3, Wise Man ,1, Wise Man ,2, Mr. Cheeky / Stan (Loretta) / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee, Man Even Further Forward / Revolutionary / Jailer / Blood & Thu Film: Monty Python'S Life Of Brian (UK 1979) Director: Terry Jones 17 August 1979 LIFE OF BRIAN (1979) MONTY PYTHON'S LIFE OF BRIAN (1979) MICHAEL PALIN, JOHN CLEESE, GRAHAM CHAPMAN, ERIC IDLE, TERRY GILLIAM, TERRY JONES Date: 17 August 1979

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Monty Python'S Life Of Brian (1979)

Eric Idle Characters: Mr. Cheeky / Stan (Loretta) / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee Film: Monty Python'S Life Of Brian (UK 1979) Director: Terry Jones 17 August 1979 Date: 17 August 1979

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Monty Python'S Life Of Brian (1979)

Eric Idle & Terry Jones Characters: Mr. Cheeky / Stan (Loretta) / Harry the Haggler / Culprit Woman / Warris / Intensely Dull Youth / Jailer's Assistant / Otto / Lead Singer Crucifee & Mandy Cohen / Colin / Simon the Holy Man / Bob Hoskins / Saintly Passer-by / Alarmed Crucifixion Assistant Film: Monty Python'S Life Of Brian (UK 1979) Director: Terry Jones 17 August 1979 Date: 17 August 1979

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Police comb quake-hit shores in Ishinomaki, Japan

ISHINOMAKI, Japan - Police officers intensely comb shores in the Ogatsu area of Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, on June 11, 2014. Fishing gear and other debris were washed up there after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that ravaged northeastern Japan. (Kyodo)