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Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

Former Japanese lower house speaker Kono dies

File photo taken on July 5, 2023, shows Yohei Kono (L), leader of a delegation from the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, known for announcing the Japanese government's landmark apology over Korean "comfort women" who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels, died on June 8, 2026, aged 89.

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Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay Dies at 39 after Assasination Attempt

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay Dies at 39 after Assasination Attempt

Colombian senator Miguel Uribe Turbay dies at the age of 39 on august 11, 2025, Turbay who was victim of an assasination attempt on June 7, 2025. Photo shows senator during a political gathering on october 8, 2023 in Bogota, Colombia. Photo by: Sebastian Barros/Long Visual Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit stands with her rifle in front of a bamboo fence in Erbil, Iraq, on June 8, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

Female Peshmerga Fighters In The Mountains - Iraq

A Peshmerga recruit walks through a wheat field in Erbil, Iraq, on June 8, 2023. A significant number of Kurdish women have joined the Peshmerga, viewing exile and armed resistance as their only means of challenging the Iranian regime and asserting their rights. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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UK: Storm Bert Triggers Severe Flooding Across England And Wales

Storm Bert struck England and Wales on Saturday, November 23, bringing heavy rain, power outages, and traffic disruptions, while triggering severe flooding in multiple regions. Over 100 flood warnings were issued across the UK.

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Illustration Of Lake - Annecy

Illustration Of Lake - Annecy

Children's playground where the Annecy knife attack took place on June 8, 2023. Local people and visitors / tourists enjoy a beautiful sunny autumn day on the shores of the famous Lake Annecy during the All Saints' Day holidays weekend in Annecy on November 1, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Of Lake - Annecy

Illustration Of Lake - Annecy

Children's playground where the Annecy knife attack took place on June 8, 2023. Local people and visitors / tourists enjoy a beautiful sunny autumn day on the shores of the famous Lake Annecy during the All Saints' Day holidays weekend in Annecy on November 1, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration Of Lake - Annecy

Illustration Of Lake - Annecy

Children's playground where the Annecy knife attack took place on June 8, 2023. Local people and visitors / tourists enjoy a beautiful sunny autumn day on the shores of the famous Lake Annecy during the All Saints' Day holidays weekend in Annecy on November 1, 2024. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RN’s Managing Director Gilles Pennelle Resigns

RN’s Managing Director Gilles Pennelle Resigns

File photo dated March 21, 2023 shows National Assembly parliamentary group's President for the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Marine Le Pen, flanked by RN’s Director General and Regional Councillor Gilles Pennelle, attends the launch event of the RN's leadership school in Paris, France. The director general of the Rassemblement national, Gilles Pennelle, is stepping down from his position following the relative failure of the Rassemblement National in the legislative elections. According to Le Monde, Gilles Pennelle gave his resignation on Monday July 8. Elected as an MEP on June 9, he had overseen the "Matignon plan", which was intended to enable the RN to secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly by fielding "presentable" candidates in the legislative elections. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RN’s Managing Director Gilles Pennelle Resigns

RN’s Managing Director Gilles Pennelle Resigns

File photo dated March 21, 2023 shows National Assembly parliamentary group's President for the far-right Rassemblement National (RN) party Marine Le Pen, flanked by RN’s Director General and Regional Councillor Gilles Pennelle, attends the launch event of the RN's leadership school in Paris, France. The director general of the Rassemblement national, Gilles Pennelle, is stepping down from his position following the relative failure of the Rassemblement National in the legislative elections. According to Le Monde, Gilles Pennelle gave his resignation on Monday July 8. Elected as an MEP on June 9, he had overseen the "Matignon plan", which was intended to enable the RN to secure an absolute majority in the National Assembly by fielding "presentable" candidates in the legislative elections. Photo by Pierrick Villette/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Int'l Exchange | Mongolian exhibitor seeks trade opportunities at 8th China-Eurasia Expo

Int'l Exchange | Mongolian exhibitor seeks trade opportunities at 8th China-Eurasia Expo

(240629) -- URUMQI, June 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This photo taken on Nov. 8, 2023 with a mobile phone shows Buba Batmunkh at the 6th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in east China's Shanghai. Mongolian Buba Batmunkh is one of the fresh exhibitors to the 8th China-Eurasia Expo, but he has been to more than 30 other expos in China since he started his business in the country in 2016 to seek more trade opportunities. He brought with him woolen and cashmere products from Mongolia to the ongoing expo, where he also found people are interested in Mongolian food, and secured some new trade partners. Moreover, he was deeply impressed by the scenery and culinary arts in Xinjiang, and he wished to show up at the expo again next year. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon

The debris after an Israeli airstrike is seen in Khiam, Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon

Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Chouba of Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon

Israeli Airstrike In Lebanon

The debris after an Israeli airstrike is seen in Khiam, Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- KHIAM, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The debris after an Israeli airstrike is seen in Khiam, Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- SHEBAA, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The debris after an Israeli airstrike is seen in Shebaa, Lebanon, on June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Taher Abu Hamdan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- SHEBAA, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A man looks at the debris after an Israeli airstrike in Shebaa, Lebanon, on June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Taher Abu Hamdan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- MARJEYOUN, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Chouba of Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- KHIAM, June 27, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The debris after an Israeli airstrike is seen in Khiam, Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- MARJEYOUN, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike in Kfar Chouba of Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- SHEBAA, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A man looks at the debris after an Israeli airstrike in Shebaa, Lebanon, on June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Taher Abu Hamdan/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- SHEBAA, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The debris after an Israeli airstrike is seen in Shebaa, Lebanon, on June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Taher Abu Hamdan/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- KHIAM, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The debris after an Israeli airstrike is seen in Khiam, Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

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LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

LEBANON-ISRAEL-AIRSTRIKE

(240627) -- KHIAM, June 27, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The debris after an Israeli airstrike is seen in Khiam, Lebanon, June 26, 2024. Heightened tensions have persisted along the Lebanon-Israel border since October 8, 2023. (Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240619) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 8, 2023 shows a view of Huangmaojian mountain in Xinxian County, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, persistent endeavor has been made to protect eco-environment in central region of the country, providing green foundation for high-quality development. (Photo by Han Jiadong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240619) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 19, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Paraglider enthusiasts glide in the Taihang Mountain area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, June 8, 2023. In recent years, persistent endeavor has been made to protect eco-environment in central region of the country, providing green foundation for high-quality development. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240619) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 8, 2023 shows a view of Huangmaojian mountain in Xinxian County, central China's Henan Province. In recent years, persistent endeavor has been made to protect eco-environment in central region of the country, providing green foundation for high-quality development. (Photo by Han Jiadong/Xinhua)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-MOUNTAINS-AERIAL VIEW (CN)

(240619) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 19, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Paraglider enthusiasts glide in the Taihang Mountain area in Linzhou City, central China's Henan Province, June 8, 2023. In recent years, persistent endeavor has been made to protect eco-environment in central region of the country, providing green foundation for high-quality development. (Xinhua/Hao Yuan)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-TRANSPORTATION-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-TRANSPORTATION-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240608) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A cargo plane of Cargolux prepares to take off at Xinzheng International Airport in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 1, 2023. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been striving to construct modernized transportation system based on geographical advantage, industrial foundation and resource endowment. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Li Jianan)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-TRANSPORTATION-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-TRANSPORTATION-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240608) -- NANCHANG, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A drone photo taken on April 26, 2023 shows a section of the Yangtze River at sunset in Ruichang of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been striving to construct modernized transportation system based on geographical advantage, industrial foundation and resource endowment. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhou Mi)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-TRANSPORTATION-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-TRANSPORTATION-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240608) -- ZHENGZHOU, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A cargo plane of Cargolux prepares to take off at Xinzheng International Airport in Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, Aug. 1, 2023. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been striving to construct modernized transportation system based on geographical advantage, industrial foundation and resource endowment. (Xinhua/Li Jianan)

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CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-TRANSPORTATION-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

CHINA-CENTRAL REGION-TRANSPORTATION-DEVELOPMENT (CN)

(240608) -- NANCHANG, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A drone photo taken on April 26, 2023 shows a section of the Yangtze River at sunset in Ruichang of Jiujiang, east China's Jiangxi Province. In recent years, provinces in China's central region have been striving to construct modernized transportation system based on geographical advantage, industrial foundation and resource endowment. (Xinhua/Zhou Mi)

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Wetland in N China becomes paradise for migratory birds

STORY: Wetland in N China becomes paradise for migratory birds SHOOTING DATE: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: CANGZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nandagang Wetland STORYLINE: The Nandagang wetland in Cangzhou, north China's Hebei Province, has become a paradise for migratory birds. Due to improved ecological conditions, more than 100,000 migratory birds were monitored in Nandagang wetland in 2023, compared to 20,000 in 2019. Advanced technologies including artificial intelligence have been used to monitor and safeguard the birds. Located by the Bohai Sea, Nandagang wetland is an important stopover and breeding site along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. Over recent years, a natural wetland ecosystem consisting of water bodies, shallows, and habitat islands have all been gradually restored. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Cangzhou, China. (XHTV)

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 18, 2023 shows the Wuzhizhou Island in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. Wang Fengguo, 42, has been working at Wuzhizhou Island Tourism Resort since 2006. Initially, he worked as a diving instructor. In 2011, Wuzhizhou Island launched China's first tropical marine ranching project, and Wang joined the team, dedicating himself to marine environmental protection for 13 years. Wang's team is responsible for maintaining the marine ranch, transplanting corals, monitoring the marine environment and cleaning up coral predators. To restore the ecological environment o

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Wang Fengguo (R) transplants corals with his colleague in the waters of Wuzhizhou Island in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province on May 17, 2023. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. Wang Fengguo, 42, has been working at Wuzhizhou Island Tourism Resort since 2006. Initially, he worked as a diving instructor. In 2011, Wuzhizhou Island launched China's first tropical marine ranching project, and Wang joined the team, dedicating himself to marine environmental protection for 13 years. Wang's team is responsible for maintaining the marine ranch, transplanting corals, monitoring the marine environment and cleaning up coral predators. To re

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Wang Fengguo (R) transplants corals with his colleague in the waters of Wuzhizhou Island in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province on May 17, 2023. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. Wang Fengguo, 42, has been working at Wuzhizhou Island Tourism Resort since 2006. Initially, he worked as a diving instructor. In 2011, Wuzhizhou Island launched China's first tropical marine ranching project, and Wang joined the team, dedicating himself to marine environmental protection for 13 years. Wang's team is responsible for maintaining the marine ranch, transplanting corals, monitoring the marine environment and cleaning up coral predators. To restore the ecolo

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-DIVING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on May 18, 2023 shows the Wuzhizhou Island in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. Wang Fengguo, 42, has been working at Wuzhizhou Island Tourism Resort since 2006. Initially, he worked as a diving instructor. In 2011, Wuzhizhou Island launched China's first tropical marine ranching project, and Wang joined the team, dedicating himself to marine environmental protection for 13 years. Wang's team is responsible for maintaining the marine ranch, transplanting corals, monitoring the marine environment and cleaning up coral predators. To restore the ecological environment of nearby sea ar

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- This file photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows tourists dining at a night market by the seaside at Houhai Village of Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching c

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows a view of Sanya in south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching certificate, Yang Xingfu began teaching surfing to s

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This file photo taken on May 20, 2023 shows tourists dining at a night market by the seaside at Houhai Village of Sanya, south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching certificate, Yang Xi

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(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(SP)CHINA-HAINAN-SANYA-SPORTS-TOURISM-SURFING (CN)

(240608) -- SANYA, June 8, 2024 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on Aug. 30, 2023 shows a view of Sanya in south China's Hainan Province. Sanya boasts a coastline that offers stunning tropical coastal scenery, making it an ideal destination for beach holidays. In recent years, Sanya has been promoting tropical coastal leisure and sports tourism. Activities such as surfing, diving, sailing, and paddle boarding have flourished, attracting water sports enthusiasts from both near and far. One of the first local villagers to embrace surfing was Yang Xingfu. Coming from a family of fishermen, Yang is now a surfing instructor in Houhai Village of Sanya. He first took up surfing in 2008 and immediately fell in love with this challenging sport. With his natural athleticism and exceptional water skills inherited from his fishing background, he quickly mastered surfing. In 2015, after earning his International Surfing Association coaching certificate, Yang Xingfu began teaching surfing to students in Houhai V

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Türkiye aims for top 3 global travel destination status by 2028

STORY: Türkiye aims for top 3 global travel destination status by 2028 SHOOTING TIME: June 7, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:38 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of tourists in Türkiye 2. SOUNDBITE (Turkish): KAAN SAHINALP, Türkiye representative of German travel company TUI STORYLINE: Following a successful year in 2023, Türkiye is targeting a position among the world's top three travel destinations by 2028, industry officials said. Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced in May that Türkiye aims to attract 80 million foreign tourists annually within the next four years, aspiring to become one of the top three foreign tourist destinations globally. Currently, Türkiye ranks fourth. Türkiye's ambitious tourism plans are crucial for its economy, which relies heavily on tourism revenue. The nation welcomes millions of foreign visitors each year, providing vital income amid significant economic challenges. "This goal is attainable, but Türkiye has work to

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Palestinian Deserted Homes

A memorial to the 23rd Battalion that helped occupy Haifa by the Israelis in the 1948 war. In 1948, the war was fought, following which the State of Israel was founded, but for the Palestinians it was the Nakba, expulsion and flight from their homes to the neighboring Arab countries: Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, etc. Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Palestinian Deserted Homes

An Israeli tattoo artist works in his studio in the Talpiot market area in Haifa. Hadar, Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Palestinian Deserted Homes

A wall in the tattoo studio of his Israeli artist in the Talpiot market area in Haifa. Hadar, Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Palestinian Deserted Homes

A view from the outside to an abandoned Palestinian house. In 1948, the war was fought, following which the State of Israel was founded, but for the Palestinians it was the Nakba, expulsion and flight from their homes to the neighboring Arab countries: Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, etc. Lower Town, Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Palestinian Deserted Homes

An Israeli tattoo artist works in his studio in the Talpiot market area in Haifa. Hadar, Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Palestinian Deserted Homes

The "Galile Gates of Righteousness" synagogue founded by Rabbi Baruch Markos, the first chief rabbi of Haifa in the modern era. Lower Town, Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Palestinian Deserted Homes

A view of abandoned Palestinian houses from the street. In 1948, the war was fought, following which the State of Israel was founded, but for the Palestinians it was the Nakba, expulsion and flight from their homes to the neighboring Arab countries: Lebanon, Jordan, Gaza, etc. Lower Town, Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinian Deserted Homes

Palestinian Deserted Homes

A wall full of pictures of Jewish rabbis in a shop in Talpiot market. Hadar, Haifa, June 8, 2023. Photo by Yahel Gazit/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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