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China: Vehicle Spins 360 Degrees Into Oncoming Lane After Aggressive Cut-Off

On September 1, 2025, in Liaoning, China, a video filmed from inside a car shows the vehicle losing control after another driver abruptly cut in front of it. The sudden maneuver caused the driver to swerve, sending the car into a full 360-degree spin before skidding across the center line toward the oncoming lane. The spinning vehicle startled two small trucks approaching from the opposite direction, forcing both drivers to brake sharply. In the footage, the trucks appear frozen in place as the car spins to a halt just meters away.

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RECAP: Seville Hit by Floods, Heavy Rain Amid Andalusia Storm

On Wednesday, October 29, Seville was hit by heavy rain, flash floods, and tornadoes, recording around 115 mm of rainfall. Emergency services reported hundreds of incidents, including flooded roads, fallen trees, and trapped drivers. Two people were injured in the province. Alerts from Spain’s meteorological agency (Aemet) proved accurate, with Seville under an orange warning as the storm moved across Andalusia.

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Spain: Heavy Rains and Strong Winds Hit Parts of Andalusia 7

On Wednesday, October 29, heavy rain, flash floods, and tornadoes struck Andalusia, especially Huelva and Seville. Emergency services reported over 1,300 incidents, including flooded roads, fallen trees, and trapped drivers. Huelva recorded up to 160 mm of rainfall, while Seville saw around 115 mm. Two people were injured, and a man in Gibraleón suffered a severe head injury after being struck by a falling structure. Alerts from Spain’s meteorological agency (Aemet) proved accurate, with red warnings for Huelva and orange for Seville.

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US: Everglades Wildfire Spreads Across Broward County, Raising Air Quality Concerns

A wildfire in the Florida Everglades, known as the Mile Marker 39 Fire, has scorched approximately 42,000 acres in western Broward County. The blaze, which began as two separate brush fires on August 18, remains only 10% contained as of August 21. Strong winds have pushed smoke across South Florida, prompting air quality concerns and visibility warnings for residents and drivers. No structures are currently at risk, and no injuries have been reported.

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US: Horse-Drawn Carriages Collide in Central Park, Drivers Taken to Hospital

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 26, two horse-drawn carriages collided in Central Park near the East 60th Street entrance, sending both drivers to the hospital. Police said the drivers were safe and the horses were not seriously injured.

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends bury the bodies of Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee and Akbar Haj-Mousaee, two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, during their burial ceremony in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends become emotional on the graves where they just buried the bodies of Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee and Akbar Haj-Mousaee, two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, during their burial ceremony in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends carry the bodies of Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee and Akbar Haj-Mousaee, two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, during their burial ceremony in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends become emotional on the graves where they just buried the bodies of Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee and Akbar Haj-Mousaee, two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, during their burial ceremony in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends bury the bodies of Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee and Akbar Haj-Mousaee, two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, during their burial ceremony in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends carry the body of Akbar Haj-Mousaee as they gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends carry the body of Akbar Haj-Mousaee as they gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends carry the body of Akbar Haj-Mousaee as they gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends carry the bodies of Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee (R) and Akbar Haj-Mousaee (L), two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, during their burial ceremony in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends carry the bodies of Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee (L) and Akbar Haj-Mousaee (R), two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, during their burial ceremony in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends carry the body of one of the two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, during their burial ceremony in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Funeral Of Port Explosion Victims - Iran

Relatives and friends perform burial prayers as they gather for the burial ceremony of two truck drivers who were killed in Iran's Port Rajaee explosion, in Pir Yousefian village near Qazvin, Iran, on May 8, 2025. The truck drivers were Akbar Haj-Mousaee and Hamid Reza Haj-Mousaee. Photo by Reza/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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A Smart Energy Comprehensive Demonstration Supercharger Station in Hangzhou

An aerial photo shows a smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China on April 15, 2025. It is understood that the smart energy comprehensive demonstration supercharger station has 64 charging parking Spaces, of which 62 are fast charging guns with 120 kW power, and are equipped with a single gun with a maximum power of 600 kW and a V2G reverse charging pile that can realize the two-way energy flow between the car and the grid. At the same time, the station is also equipped with 150 square meters of warm post station, which can provide spacious, comfortable and clean rest environment for drivers 24 hours.

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14 injured in multi-vehicle pileups in S. Korea

STORY: 14 injured in multi-vehicle pileups in S. Korea SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 4, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:00 LOCATION: SEJONG, South Korea CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of multi-vehicle pileups in S. Korea STORYLINE: At least 14 people were injured early Thursday morning from two multi-vehicle pileups in South Korea, according to Yonhap news agency. About 30 vehicles collided one after another at around 5:24 a.m. local time (2024 GMT Wednesday) on a bridge in Sejong, some 110 km south of the capital Seoul. Five drivers were taken to a hospital for the treatment of minor injuries. Another pileup involving eight vehicles occurred at about 6:27 a.m. local time (2127 GMT Wednesday) on a separate bridge in Sejong. Nine people suffered minor injuries from the accident. Witnesses were quoted as saying that black ice, or a thin layer of ice on roads, was found on the bridges that made it difficult for people to walk around. Police were investigating the exact cause of the

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Australian expert speaks highly of China's green development drive

STORY: Australian expert speaks highly of China's green development drive SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 17, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:33 LOCATION: Canberra CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of vehicles in Canberra 2. various of solar panel 3. SOUNDBITE (English): WARWICK POWELL, Adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) STORYLINE: Warwick Powell, adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), has spoken highly of China's green development drive. Citing the example of green bonds, he explained that the digitalization of global economies and an emphasis on environmental sustainability will be two of the biggest economic growth drivers over the next 20 years and that China is leading the way in both. SOUNDBITE (English): WARWICK POWELL, Adjunct professor at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) "Green finance through instruments such as green bonds, has been flourishing and growing rapidly over the last 10 years. In fact, China has become one

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CANADA-TORONTO-ROYAL HORSE SHOW

(231109) -- TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Percheron two-horse teams with drivers are seen during the 2023 Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Canada, Nov. 8, 2023. With various equestrian-based competitions and shows, the annual event is held here from Nov. 3 to 12 this year. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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CANADA-TORONTO-ROYAL HORSE SHOW

(231109) -- TORONTO, Nov. 9, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Two-wheel road horse teams with drivers are seen during the 2023 Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Canada, Nov. 8, 2023. With various equestrian-based competitions and shows, the annual event is held here from Nov. 3 to 12 this year. (Photo by Zou Zheng/Xinhua)

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Egypt establishes new logistic zones along Sudanese border

STORY: Egypt establishes new logistic zones along Sudanese border DATELINE: Sept. 8, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:05 LOCATION: Cairo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Egypt's Egyptian Ministry of Transport 2. various of trucks and drivers at Egyptian border ports along Sudan STORYLINE: The Egyptian Ministry of Transport announced on Thursday the establishment of two logistical areas along the border with Sudan, a strategic move aimed at resolving the long-standing and economic problem of truck congestion. The step aims to improve the flow of goods and transportation to alleviate truck congestion, thereby enhancing the trade dynamics between the two nations. Truck congestion has been a persistent issue in the region, causing significant delays in transportation and trade. The creation of these logistical areas is a strategic response to these challenges. By designating areas for trucks to park, load, and unload goods, traffic flow is expected to be better managed. The initiative could lead to improvements

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Blizzard, dust storm hit Mongolia, causing low visibility

STORY: Blizzard, dust storm hit Mongolia, causing low visibility DATELINE: March 21, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:55 LOCATION: Ulan Bator CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of blizzards and dust storms hitting Mongolia STORYLINE: Heavy blizzards and strong dust storms are sweeping across much of Mongolia, causing poor visibility on roads, the country's weather monitoring agency said Tuesday. The heavy snow and snowstorms are now hitting central Mongolia such as the national capital Ulan Bator and Uvurkhangai province, as well as several other provinces in the eastern and northern regions. In addition, strong winds and dust storms are sweeping through the southern Gobi provinces such as Umnugovi, Dundgovi and Dornogovi, with a wind speed up to 27 meters per second, it said. The volatile weather is expected to continue in the coming two days, the agency said, warning the public, especially nomadic herders and drivers, to take extra precautions against possible disasters. Mongolia has a harsh continental

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CHINA-CHENGDU-KUNMING RAILWAY-OPENING (CN)

(221226) -- CHENGDU, Dec. 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Bullet train drivers Jiang Hailiang (R) and Liao Junjie drive the first Fuxing bullet train of the new Chengdu-Kunming Railway on Dec. 26, 2022. A railway linking Chengdu and Kunming, two major cities in southwest China, is now fully operational with the opening of its last section on Monday. With a designed speed of 160 km per hour, the new 915-km line, which runs almost parallel to an existing railway link between Chengdu and Kunming, cuts the travel time from 19 hours to 7.5 hours. The new line runs through a number of cities and prefectures, such as Chengdu, Meishan, Leshan, Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture and Panzhihua in Sichuan Province, and Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture and Kunming in Yunnan Province. (Xinhua/Jiang Hongjing)