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UK: Storm Chandra Batters North East, Disrupting Travel With Heavy Rain and Snow

Heavy wind and rain continue to lash the UK, with a yellow ice warning in place for Wednesday, January 28. LNER services face cancellations and delays, including reduced speeds on the East Coast Mainline between Alnmouth and Edinburgh. In Tyne and Wear, strong gusts have caused severe damage to the South Shields sea wall and pier. Heavy debris has washed up at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth after days of relentless storms, while flood alerts remain active across the region.

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South Africa: Heavy Rain Batters KwaZulu-Natal South Coast 2

Intense rainfall swept through the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Sunday afternoon, December 21, affecting areas including Margate and surrounding coastal towns.

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South Africa: Heavy Rain Batters KwaZulu-Natal South Coast

Intense rainfall swept through the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast on Sunday afternoon, December 21, affecting areas including Margate and surrounding coastal towns.

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Australia: Disaster Declared After Fast-Moving Bushfire Devastates NSW Central Coast

A fast-moving bushfire tore through Koolewong in New South Wales on Saturday, December 6, destroying at least 12 homes. Natural disasters were declared in six areas as more than 20 fires still remained uncontained across the state.

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Illustration - Airbus A 320

Illustration - Airbus A 320

FRANCE. SOUTH CORSICA (2A) AJACCIO. EASY JET, LOW COAST COMPANY, AIRBUS A320 ON THE TARMAC OF THE NAOLEON BONAPARTE AIRPORT (EX-CAMPODELL'ORO) Photo by Frances Stephane/Only France/ ABACAPRESS.COM

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South Sea Coast Guard - China

South Sea Coast Guard - China

An aerial drone photo shows the China Coast Guard (CCG) patrolling in the territorial waters of China's Huangyan Dao and surrounding areas on November 8, 2025. Photo by Bei He /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2025 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is part of China's Zhongsha Qundao with diverse natural ecosystem. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2025 shows a view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is part of China's Zhongsha Qundao with diverse natural ecosystem. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2025 shows a panoramic view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is part of China's Zhongsha Qundao with diverse natural ecosystem. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

Duangyan Dao Coast Guard Patrol - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on November 14, 2025 shows a panoramic view of China's Huangyan Dao in the South China Sea. Huangyan Dao is part of China's Zhongsha Qundao with diverse natural ecosystem. Photo by Bei He/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: High Waves Pound Kanagawa Coast as Typhoon Nakri Approaches Izu Islands

On Monday morning, October 13, high waves were observed along the coast of Kanagawa Prefecture as Typhoon Nakri approached. The powerful typhoon passed south of Hachijojima, part of Tokyo, moving eastward, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the southern Izu Islands.

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

This photo taken on on October 6, 2025 shows a waterlogged area in Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Ao Shuaichang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Black clouds and rainfall are pictured in Nanning, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Zhang Ailin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

A rescue vehicle tows a stranded car in Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Ao Shuaichang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Workers clean up the street in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Li Junguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

An overturned vehicle is lifted in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Li Junguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Sanitation workers clear up fallen trees in Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Long Xianfu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

A sanitation worker cleans up the street in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Li Junguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Workers clear up fallen tress in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Li Junguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

A fallen tree is pictured in Qinzhou City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Zhang Ailin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Police officers restore railings in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Li Junguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Workers clean up the street in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Li Junguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Workers clean up the street in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Li Junguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Landfall - China

A sanitation worker cleans up the street in Beihai, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, on October 6, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the coast of Guangxi on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Photo by Li Junguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

This photo taken on October 5, 2025 shows undulating waters at a seaport in Maoming City of south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the eastern coast of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, also in Guangdong Province around 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, according to Guangdong's meteorological service. Zhanjiang is less than 100 kilometers away from Maoming. The typhoon made landfall with maximum wind force near its center reaching 42 meters per second and a central minimum pressure of 965 hectopascals. Photo by Pan Yujie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

Staff members pile heavy items behind the entrance door to hold it against strong wind at a fishing harbor in Maoming City of south China's Guangdong Province, on October 5, 2025. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the eastern coast of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, also in Guangdong Province around 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, according to Guangdong's meteorological service. Zhanjiang is less than 100 kilometers away from Maoming. The typhoon made landfall with maximum wind force near its center reaching 42 meters per second and a central minimum pressure of 965 hectopascals. Photo by Pan Yujie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

Typhoon Matmo Inflicts Strong Gusts And Rainfall - China

This photo taken on October 5, 2025 shows debris of a wind-ripped roof at a seaport in Maoming City of south China's Guangdong Province. Typhoon Matmo, the 21st named storm of the 2025 Pacific typhoon season, made landfall along the eastern coast of Xuwen County, Zhanjiang City, also in Guangdong Province around 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, according to Guangdong's meteorological service. Zhanjiang is less than 100 kilometers away from Maoming. The typhoon made landfall with maximum wind force near its center reaching 42 meters per second and a central minimum pressure of 965 hectopascals. Photo by Pan Yujie/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Waves crash against a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Waves crash against a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Waves crash against a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Members of Civil Aid Service patrol along a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

Hong Kong During Typhoon Ragasa

A man takes photos of a wave by a coast in Hong Kong, south China, September 23, 2025. The Hong Kong Observatory issued No. 8 Northwest Gale or Storm Signal for super typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday afternoon. No. 8 signal was the third-highest warning under Hong Kong's weather system, which has five rankings for typhoons. Photo by Xinhua/Chen Duo/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) RE ISLAND, VILLAGE OF RIVEDOUX-PLAGE, THE SOUTH BEACH Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Ile de Ré

Illustration - Ile de Ré

FRANCE, CHARENTE-MARITIME (17) RE ISLAND, VILLAGE OF RIVEDOUX-PLAGE, THE SOUTH BEACH Photo by Jarry Tripelon/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Oleron Island

Illustration - Oleron Island

On the French Atlantic coast, to the island of Oléron in Charentes Maritimes, Nouvelle Aquitaine region. In summer, 300,000 tourists holiday on this island and visit the numerous beaches from north to south, east to west. 30 August 2025, western France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

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