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File - Gaetane Thiney Announces Her Retirement at The End of The Season

File Photo - Gaetane Thiney of France in action during the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group A match between France and Korea Republic at Parc des Princes on June 7, 2019 in Paris, France After a career spanning more than 20 years, Gaëtane Thiney has announced the end of her career as a professional footballer. The iconic 39-year-old captain of Paris FC will call time on her career in 2025, although she will still be playing in the final major matches for her club, including the league play-offs and the Coupe de France final against PSG. Voted best D1 player in 2012 and 2014, Thiney also made her mark on the history of the French national team, with 163 caps and 58 goals scored. Her last match in a blue shirt was in November 2019. Photo by David Niviere/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK celebrates annual Dragon Boat Festival

STORY: UK celebrates annual Dragon Boat Festival DATELINE: June 18, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:32 LOCATION: MANCHESTER, U.K. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent 2. various of the dragon boat race 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): CAMERON MAXWELL, Paddler, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer team 4. various of the dragon boat race 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): TRACEY, Spectator 6. various of the dragon boat race 7. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): PAUL DENNETT, Salford's mayor 8. various of performances to celebrate the festival 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): YANG HANXIN, Chairman, Xinhua Chinese Association STORYLINE: STANDUP (English): ZHANG BONING, Xinhua correspondent "Listen to the drumbeats and cheers! This is a dragon boat race heating up on Saturday in Salford, in Britain's Greater Manchester. With 40 amateur teams competing, this race is just one part of this year's UK Chinese Dragon Boat Festival." Launched in 2012, this event has gained popularity in the country and across Europe. As t

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CHINA-GUANGXI-MOUNTAIN VILLAGE-CHILDREN-CHANGE (CN)

(230603) -- NANNING, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Meng Wenchao, who is a senior high school student, posing for a photo at home in front of a wall full of his certificates of merit on Jan. 26, 2023 (above) and 7-year-old Meng Wenchao (1st L) walking on his way home on Sept. 5, 2012 (below, photo taken by Xinhua photographer Huang Xiaobang) in Nonglei Village of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Feature: Children in the photos witness changes in China mountain village" (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-MOUNTAIN VILLAGE-CHILDREN-CHANGE (CN)

(230603) -- NANNING, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Meng Xuanhai, who is making a living in Guangdong Province after graduating from a vocational school, posing for a photo by a road when he comes back home for the Spring Festival on Jan. 26, 2023 (above) and 7-year-old Meng Xuanhai (1st R) playing table tennis on Dec. 27, 2012 (below) in Nongyong Village of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Feature: Children in the photos witness changes in China mountain village" (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-MOUNTAIN VILLAGE-CHILDREN-CHANGE (CN)

(230603) -- NANNING, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows Meng Ligu, who is a senior high school student, posing for a photo at her classroom in the county seat on May 20, 2023 (above, photo taken by Xinhua photographer Hu Xingyu) and 7-year-old Meng Ligu on her way to school Sept. 3, 2012 (below, photo taken by Xinhua photographer Huang Xiaobang) in Nonglei Village of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Feature: Children in the photos witness changes in China mountain village" (Xinhua)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-MOUNTAIN VILLAGE-CHILDREN-CHANGE (CN)

(230603) -- NANNING, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows 7-year-old Meng Wangbing (2nd L) playing with friends at school on July 4, 2012 (L) and Meng Wangbing, who is a freshman at Guilin University of Technology, posing for a photo on Jan. 25, 2023 in Nongyong Village of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Feature: Children in the photos witness changes in China mountain village" (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-MOUNTAIN VILLAGE-CHILDREN-CHANGE (CN)

(230603) -- NANNING, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows 7-year-old Lan Tiande (1st R) on his way to school on Sept. 3, 2012 (L) and Lan Tiande, who is about to graduate from a vocational school, posing for a photo in front of his house when he comes back home for the Spring Festival on Jan. 23, 2023 (R) in Nongyong Village of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Feature: Children in the photos witness changes in China mountain village" (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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CHINA-GUANGXI-MOUNTAIN VILLAGE-CHILDREN-CHANGE (CN)

(230603) -- NANNING, June 3, 2023 (Xinhua) -- This combo photo shows 7-year-old Meng Jinchen having class at school on July 4, 2012 (L) and Meng Jinchen, who is a freshman at a vocational school, posing for photos on Jan. 25, 2023 in Nongyong Village of Dahua Yao Autonomous County, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. TO GO WITH "Feature: Children in the photos witness changes in China mountain village" (Xinhua/Huang Xiaobang)

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Fuel reprocessing plant

TOKYO, Japan - A June 2012 photo shows the spent nuclear fuel reprocessing plant of Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. in Rokkasho, Aomori Prefecture, in northeastern Japan. The operator applied on Jan. 7, 2014, for a state safety assessment of the plant to put it onstream.

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California nuclear plant

TOKYO, Japan - A March 2011 file photo shows the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station in southern California in the United States. Electric utility Southern California Edison announced on June 7, 2013, that two reactors at the plant taken offline in early 2012 due to faulty steam generators made by a Japanese manufacturer will be shut down for good.

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Japan gov't planning to buy disputed isles

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2011 shows (from L to R) Minamikojima Island, Kitakojima Island and Uotsuri Island, part of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. The Japanese government is planning to buy some of the disputed islands, also claimed by China and Taiwan, from a private owner in a bid to increase its control over the islands, government sources said July 7, 2012.

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Prototype "smart TV"

TOKYO, Japan - A prototype "smart TV," which can be operated by a tablet computer, is on display in Tokyo in June 2012. A Japanese government ministry is planning to propose global standards for smart TVs that integrate broadcast and Internet services, by working out basic technologies with broadcasters, telecommunications carriers and electronics manufacturers in Japan, sources familiar with the move said July 7, 2012.

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Japan gov't planning to buy disputed isles

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in June 2011 shows (from front to back) Minamikojima Island, Kitakojima Island and Uotsuri Island, part of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. The Japanese government is planning to buy some of the disputed islands, also claimed by China and Taiwan, from a private owner in a bid to increase its control over the islands, government sources said July 7, 2012.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Murray advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain gestures triumphantly after a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships against Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Murray advanced to the fourth round with a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win.

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Murray advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain plays against Marcos Baghdatis of Cyprus in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Murray advanced to the fourth round with a 7-5, 3-6, 7-5, 6-1 win.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori reacts after a men's singles third-round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori reacts during a men's singles third-round match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori (R) and Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina clasp hands after a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Nishikori out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Nishikori lost 6-3, 7-6(3), 6-1.

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Serena Williams advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Serena Williams of the United States plays against Zheng Jie of China in a women's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 30, 2012. Williams advanced to the fourth round with a 6-7 (5), 6-2, 9-7 win.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland swats a forehand against Julien Benneteau of France during a men's singles third-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 29, 2012. Federer recovered from two-sets down to beat Benneteau in tense five setter -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 win -- to advance to the 4th round.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer (R) of Switzerland and Julien Benneteau of France shake hands after their men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on June 29, 2012. Federer advanced to the fourth round with a tense five-set win (4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 win) over Benneteau.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland waves after beating Julien Benneteau of France in five sets -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 -- in a men's singles third-round match at the Wimbledon Championships in London on June 29, 2012.

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Federer advances to 4th round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Roger Federer of Switzerland swats a forehand against Julien Benneteau of France during a men's singles third-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 29, 2012. Federer recovered from two-sets down to beat Benneteau in tense five setter -- 4-6, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6, 6-1 win -- to advance to the 4th round.

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Rosol beats Nadal at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic beats Rafael Nadal of Spain in a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol, ranked 100th in the world, advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win over Nadal, a finalist the last five times he played Wimbledon and the tournament winner in 2008 and 2010.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic plays Rafael Nadal of Spain during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after losing a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain acknowledges the crowd after losing a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol (L) of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain plays in a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Nadal out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Rafael Nadal of Spain loses his balance while trying to play a return shot during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Rosol advanced to the third round with a 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 win.

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Sharapova advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Maria Sharapova of Russia plays in a women's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Sharapova advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-7, 6-0 win.

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Murray advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Andy Murray of Britain runs for the ball during a men's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Ivo Karlovic of Croatia at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Murray advanced to the third round with a 7-5, 6-7, 6-2, 7-6 win.

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Sharapova advances to 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Maria Sharapova of Russia plays in a women's singles second-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Sharapova advanced to the third round with a 7-6, 6-7, 6-0 win.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori acknowledges the crowd after overpowering Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori celebrates after overpowering Frenchman Florent Serra in straight sets in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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Nishikori reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kei Nishikori plays Frenchman Florent Serra in a men's singles second-round match at the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 28, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the third round with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-2 victory.

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New Panasonic president

TOKYO, Japan - Kazuhiro Tsuga, newly appointed president of Panasonic Corp., holds a press conference in Tokyo on June 28, 2012. The electronics company will streamline its headquarters by reducing the 7,000 employees working there and take other steps to turn its business around after posting its largest-ever loss the previous year, said Tsuga, who was named president of the company the previous day.

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Morita knocked out at Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Ayumi Morita (L) exits the court after losing to China's Shuai Peng (R) 7-6(4), 6-3 in their Wimbledon women's singles second round match at the All England Club in London on June 27, 2012.

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Date-Krumm out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm returns the ball during a women's singles first-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine at the All England Club in London on June 27, 2012. Bondarenko won 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.

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Date-Krumm out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm (L) and Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine are pictured after a women's singles first-round match of the Wimbledon Championships at the All England Club in London on June 27, 2012. Bondarenko won 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.

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Date-Krumm out of Wimbledon

LONDON, Britain - Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm returns the ball during a women's singles first-round match of the Wimbledon Championships against Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine at the All England Club in London on June 27, 2012. Bondarenko won 5-7, 6-3, 6-3.

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Nishikori advances to 2nd round of Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England - Japan's Kei Nishikori returns the ball during a first round match at Wimbledon against Kazakhstan's Mikhail Kukushkin at the All England Club in London on June 26, 2012. Nishikori advanced to the second round with a 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 win.